Chapter 3 Test

The sun’s energy is always in motion, even after it reaches the earth’s atmosphere.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

• Sometimes true

Polar regions receive only a small amount of sunlight in winter.

• True

• False

• They receive a large amount

• They receive no sunlight

Wind belts combine with the Coriolis effect to help explain the basic movement of thermal energy around the earth.

• True

• False

• Only wind belts are involved

• Only the Coriolis effect is involved

The earth’s movement on its axis every twenty-four hours is known as what?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Spin

The envelope of gases that surrounds the earth and is held in place by the planet’s gravity is called what?

• Atmosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Biosphere

What is any large region where distinct populations of plants and animals are found living together called?

• Biome

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

• Community

What term is used for the area on the side of mountains where little rain falls because little water vapor survives crossing over the mountains?

• Rain shadow

• Desert

• Leeward side

• Windward side

Which solstice occurs on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

What is the process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation called?

• Water cycle

• Hydrologic cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

The point at which water vapor begins condensation is called what?

• Boiling point

• Freezing point

• Dew point

• Melting point