CFA 3 GEARS - Global and Local Influences on Weather

What are the main steps of the water cycle?

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

• Photosynthesis, Respiration, Decomposition

• Erosion, Weathering, Deposition

• Melting, Freezing, Sublimation

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The Rain Shadow Effect is best described as: A) A phenomenon where rain is blocked by mountains B) A type of cloud formation C) A seasonal wind pattern D) A type of precipitation.

• A phenomenon where rain is blocked by mountains

• A type of cloud formation

• A seasonal wind pattern

• A type of precipitation

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Why is Florida so humid? (HINT - think about the location of Florida)

• It is near the equator

• It is surrounded by water

• It has a lot of forests

• It is a desert region.

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How does the warm Gulf Stream current impact Europe?

• It cools the region

• It warms the region

• It has no effect

• It causes droughts.

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Land near bodies of water tend to have more moderate temperatures. What does this mean for coastal cities?

• They experience extreme temperatures

• They have mild climates

• They are always cold

• They are always hot

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Think about air pressure. One area, Land A, receives more sunlight than Land B. Describe the differences in air pressure from Land A and Land B.

• Land A has lower air pressure

• Land B has lower air pressure

• Land A has higher air pressure

• Land B has higher air pressure.

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What is a sea breeze?

• A breeze blowing from the sea to the land

• A breeze blowing from the land to the sea

• A breeze blowing from the mountains to the valley

• A breeze blowing from the valley to the mountains.

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Complete the sentence: The Gulf Stream current helps to _______ the climate of Europe.

• Cool

• Warm

• Dry

• Freeze

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Complete the sentence: A land breeze is a breeze that blows from the _______ to the sea.

• Land

• Sea

• Mountains

• Valley

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What does the uneven absorption rate of solar energy by air, land, and surface water cause on the Earth?

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