Climate and Weather Quiz

What is the definition of climate?

• The atmospheric conditions and short-term changes of a certain place at a certain time.

• The long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region.

• The daily temperature variations in a specific area.

• The amount of rainfall in a month.

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Which factor is MOST important in influencing a region's climate?

• The altitude of the area.

• The amount of solar energy a region receives.

• The presence of large bodies of water.

• The type of vegetation present.

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How does the weather in Antarctica generally differ from the Sahara?

• Antarctica has temperatures above 20°C every day.

• The Sahara has temperatures rarely above 0°C.

• Antarctica has temperatures rarely above 0°C.

• The Sahara has temperatures below 0°C every day.

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Why do polar regions tend to be colder than areas near the equator?

• They receive more solar energy per unit of surface area.

• They have a high albedo, reflecting most solar energy.

• They are closer to the sun.

• They have more vegetation.

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What is the effect of latitude on climate?

• It determines the amount of rainfall.

• It affects the length of the day.

• It largely determines the climate of most regions.

• It influences the type of vegetation.

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How do mountains affect climate?

• They increase the temperature.

• They act as barriers to prevailing winds.

• They decrease the amount of sunlight.

• They make the climate more humid.

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What is a rain shadow?

• An area of snow on top of a mountain

• An area of low rainfall on the downwind slope of a mountain

• A type of cloud formation over mountains

• A type of wind pattern in coastal areas

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What happens to air as it approaches mountains?

• It cools and rises, causing rain or snow on the downwind slope

• It warms and sinks, causing dry weather on the upwind slope

• It rises and cools, causing precipitation on the upwind slope

• It remains constant in temperature and pressure

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How does altitude affect climate?

• Higher altitudes have higher temperatures

• Higher altitudes have lower air pressure and lower temperatures

• Altitude has no effect on climate

• Higher altitudes have more atmospheric gases

Why do coastal areas have more constant weather than continental areas?

• Coastal areas have more clouds

• Water has a lower specific heat than rocks and soil

• Water has a higher specific heat than rocks and soil

• Coastal areas receive more sunlight

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