Quiz about CLMS Earth Science - Unit 1 Review

Question 1

Rising moist air causes the frequent occurrence of which weather condition at the equator?

Accepted Answer

cloudy & rainy

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high surface pressure

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cool & dry

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low evaporation rate

Question 2

Which argument best explains why the atmosphere retains heat?

Accepted Answer

gases like water vapor absorb energy

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gases like carbon dioxide allow the quick release of heat into space

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water has a low heat capacity and quickly warms

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most sunlight reaching Earth's surface is immediately reflected back into space

Question 3

At which location is rainfall MOST likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

4

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1

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2

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3

Question 4

What is the current temperature according to this station model?

Accepted Answer

75

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23

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1003

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98

Question 5

What geographic obstacle causes water to condense as the air mass moves?

Accepted Answer

mountains

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forests

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oceans

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prairies

Question 6

What is the best prediction for weather on the day after the system passes the point marked X?

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drier air with cooler temps

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wet air with cooler temps

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wet air with warmer temps

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drier air with warmer temps

Question 7

At which location would a tropical air mass MOST likely form?

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20*N, 120*W

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40*N, 70*W

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60*S, 30*E

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80*S, 10*E

Question 8

According to the station model, what is the current wind direction?

Accepted Answer

North

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South

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East

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West

Question 9

Which BEST explains why Florida has warmer temperatures, on average, than other locations?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight shines more directly on Florida for more hours each day

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Florida is closer to sea level than inland areas

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Heat energy is transferred to land because ocean currents pass so close to Florida

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Seasonal change takes place later in the year because Florida is closer to the equator

Question 10

What would be the air pressure reading at the space labeled "X"?

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Low

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High

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Medium

Question 11

What would be the air pressure reading at the point labeled "P"?

Accepted Answer

1026

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1016

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1032

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1008

Question 12

What is the current cloud cover, according to this station model?

Accepted Answer

Clear

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Partly cloudy

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Overcast

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Partly sunny

Question 13

In which location will the most rain fall?

Accepted Answer

1

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2

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3

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4

Question 14

Warm air is _____ than cold air and will _____.

Accepted Answer

Less dense; rise

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Less dense; sink

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More dense; sink

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More dense; rise

Question 15

Cold air is _____ than warm air and will _____.

Accepted Answer

More dense; sink

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Less dense; sink

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Less dense; rise

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More dense; rise

Question 16

Which is the best interpretation of the data in the graph?

Accepted Answer

The annual range of temperatures for Winnipeg has greater variation than the annual range for Vancouver

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Temperatures in Winnipeg fluctuate unpredictably

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Temperatures in Vancouver stay constant throughout the year

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Summers in Winnipeg have much higher temperatures than summers in Vancouver

Question 17

What is the current dew point temperature, according to this station model?

Accepted Answer

23

Answer

1003

Answer

75

Answer

98

Question 18

Air in the atmosphere is heated unevenly by the sun, causing

Accepted Answer

wind patterns

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cloud formation

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volcanic activity

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water condensation

Question 19

Which of these has the greatest capacity for storing thermal energy from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

oceans

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air

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land

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plants

Question 20

The Earth's equator receives more direct sunlight than the regions to its north and south. This distribution of sunlight accounts directly for which phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

The movement of rising air currents away from the equator

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The westward deflection of equatorial winds

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The rotation of storm systems

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The formation of calm "eyes" in the centers of cyclones

Question 21

What is the current air pressure, according to this station model?

Accepted Answer

1003

Answer

75

Answer

23

Answer

98

Question 22

What is the primary source of energy that causes evaporation of water from the surface of bodies of water?

Accepted Answer

solar radiation

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transpiration by plants

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heat from nearby land masses

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convection currents in the water

Question 23

If the Gulf Stream stopped flowing, which environmental change would most likely occur?

Accepted Answer

Land masses in the North Atlantic Ocean would have colder climates

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More reefs would develop in the waters near the eastern Greenland coastline

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Water temperatures in the Northern Atlantic Ocean would be much hotter

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Most of Europe would be flooded because of rising sea levels

Question 24

Hurricanes form over water and lose wind speed when they move over land. What does this pattern best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Oceans transfer more energy to the atmosphere than land does

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More solar radiation strikes oceans than land

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Heat from inside Earth warms oceans more than land

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Oceans transfer both heat and chemical energy to the atmosphere

Question 25

Which hurricane had the highest wind speed?

Accepted Answer

Rita

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Katrina

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Hugo

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Karl

Question 26

An air mass travels north over the Pacific Ocean, from the tropics, and then eastward across the United States. Which weather pattern can be expected?

Accepted Answer

warm and wet

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cool and dry

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warm and dry

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cool and wet

Question 27

Which of these events is an example of a change in climate?

Accepted Answer

The average amount of annual precipitation decreases

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Afternoon clouds form and block the sunlight

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A series of tornadoes occurs over a one-week period

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An overnight temperature drop cases frost to form

Question 28

According to the station model, what is the current trend in air pressure?

Accepted Answer

Steady

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Rising

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Falling

Question 29

How does air density affect air pressure in a cyclonic storm?

Accepted Answer

Warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it

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Cool air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it

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Warm air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it

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Cool air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it

Question 30

Which environmental factors most likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?

Accepted Answer

cool dry air colliding with warm moist air

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high pressure systems colliding with other high pressure systems

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cold dry air and warm dry air moving towards each other

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low evaporation rates and windy conditions

Question 31

Which effect of El Nino and La Nina is best illustrated by the graph?

Accepted Answer

alteration of land and ocean temperature pattersn

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destruction of excess solar energy

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removal of ozone from the atmosphere

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regulation of rainfall over the Atlantic coast

Question 32

This graph provides evidence that increased ocean surface temperatures have which interaction with hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

The increased ocean surface temps transfer more energy to the hurricanes

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The increased ocean surface temps result from greater hurricane activity

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The increased ocean surface temps are influenced by hurricanes

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The increased oceans surface temps oppose the impact of hurricane activity

Question 33

What most likely passed by the weather station between time 1 and time 2?

Accepted Answer

Cold front

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Thunderstorm

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Low pressure area

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Warm front

Question 34

When a cold front moves over a land region that has warm, moist air, a transfer of energy occurs. Cold air sinks and pushes warmer air upward. As energy is removed from the air, which change will most likely take place?

Accepted Answer

Water in the atmosphere will undergo a phase change

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Ozone in the atmosphere will decrease

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Less UV radiation will reach the land

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More water will be absorbed from the area lakes

Question 35

On December 12th a snowstorm in a city produced 20 cm of snowfall. When can this event be used to describe the climate of the region?

Accepted Answer

If the snowfall was consistent with the weather in December over time

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If the snowfall set a record

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If the snowfall was unusual for the area

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If the snowfall remained on the ground for longer than one month

Question 36

Which additional tool does the student need to be able to make a measurement of the RATE of rainfall?

Accepted Answer

digital timer

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thermometer

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wind vane

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barometer

Question 37

For which question could this instrument best provide data?

Accepted Answer

What is the current local wind speed?

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What is the current local atmospheric pressure?

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What is the current local rainfall amount?

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What is the current local wind direction?

Question 38

Which of the following is the most significant effect of satellite technology on weather prediction?

Accepted Answer

increased preparedness can save lives and property

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the 5-day forecast for hurricane intensity now has an accuracy of less than 1% for wind speed

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multiple computer models can make the same predictions well in advance of storms

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the exact location of a tornado can be predicted 6 hours in advance

Question 39

An increase of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere is mot likely to have which effect?

Accepted Answer

increased average air temperature

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decreased variations in day length

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increased burn rate for incoming meteoroids

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decreased rate of ozone layer destruction

Question 40

An air mass in a valley travels up a mountainside. What causes the movement of this air?

Accepted Answer

warming by solar energy re-radiated from the ground

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tidal pull of the moon's gravity

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evaporation of water from soil in the valley

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cooling effect of ice crystals in the air over the mountain

Question 41

Based on a number of observations, scientists have developed a theory that human activities contribute significantly to global warming. Which of the following is an OBSERVATION that was used in the formation of this theory?

Accepted Answer

A large increase in greenhouse gases has occurred as industrial activity has increased

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The climate of Mars has warmed over the same period as that of Earth

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The average temp of Earth has varied directly with the human population

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Average sea level increases as average atmospheric temp increases

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