SCI 110 - Understanding Earth’s Weather and Climate

What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Ocean currents

• Wind

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Which process in the water cycle involves plants releasing water vapor into the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

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What is the term for the effect that causes winds and currents to curve due to Earth's rotation?

• Greenhouse Effect

• Coriolis Effect

• Rain Shadow Effect

• Hadley Cells

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Explain how the rain shadow effect influences the climate on the leeward side of a mountain.

• It causes more precipitation and lush vegetation.

• It results in arid conditions due to descending, warming air.

• It leads to cooler temperatures and increased rainfall.

• It creates high humidity and frequent storms.

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How do dark surfaces affect local temperatures and energy efficiency?

• They reflect sunlight, keeping areas cooler.

• They absorb more heat, increasing local temperatures.

• They have no effect on temperature.

• They reduce energy consumption by reflecting heat.

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Describe the role of Hadley Cells in global wind patterns.

• They create high-pressure zones at the poles.

• They drive wind patterns by rising air at the equator.

• They cause ocean currents to move in a circular pattern.

• They are responsible for the Coriolis Effect.

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Why is it important to distinguish between weather and climate?

• Weather is a long-term pattern, while climate is short-term.

• Climate changes frequently, while weather is stable.

• Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

• Climate is influenced by daily temperature changes.

Analyze how deforestation impacts the water cycle and climate change.

• It increases biodiversity and reduces CO2 levels.

• It disrupts the water cycle and increases CO2 levels.

• It has no significant impact on the water cycle.

• It stabilizes climate by increasing tree cover.

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Predict the potential effects of increased greenhouse gases on global weather patterns.

• Decreased sea levels and more stable weather.

• More extreme weather and rising sea levels.

• Cooler global temperatures and less precipitation.

• Reduced frequency of storms and droughts.

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Evaluate the impact of surface color on urban heat islands and suggest a solution.

• Dark surfaces reduce heat, suggesting more asphalt use.

• Light surfaces increase heat, suggesting less concrete use.

• Dark surfaces increase heat, suggesting reflective materials.

• Surface color has no impact on urban heat islands.

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