Topic 5 Test 2

Which statement best describes how this surface current affects the areas it passes?

• A. As the surface current moves north, it absorbs cold air from the atmosphere and warms the areas it passes.

• B. As the surface current moves north, it absorbs water from the air and makes the areas it passes drier.

• C. As the surface current moves north, it releases heat and warms the areas it passes.

• D. As the surface current moves north, it carries more water to nearby areas and makes them wetter.

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The amount of direct sunlight varies depending on latitude. Higher latitudes receive (a)   due to (b)   while lower latitudes receive (c)   . Which of the following phrases, in order of appearance, correctly complete the sentence?

• less direct sunlight
• more direct sunlight
• the shape of the Earth

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On a global scale, winds occur in patterns called wind belts. The arrows in this diagram show the trade winds. Why do these winds curve instead of going straight toward the equator?

• Because Earth rotates, the Coriolis effect occurs and changes the direction of the winds, causing them to curve to one side.

• Because Earth rotates, jet streams occur and change the direction of the winds, causing them to curve to one side.

• That area is hotter, so there is lower air pressure there, and the winds curve to the side toward areas with lower air pressure.

• These winds move curve to the side because the Coriolis effect causes lower pressure there, and wind moves toward areas with lower pressure.

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Global winds occur on a very large scale. They occur because ​ (a)   in the atmosphere causes different areas to have higher or lower​ (b)   . Air that moves across Earth's surface is called wind. Air moves from areas with to areas with ​ (c)   to areas with ​ (d)   .

• Convection
• atmospheric pressure
• higher air pressure
• low air pressure

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Identify what type of front is seen on the map and predict in which direction it is moving.

• A. Cold front, moving southeast

• B. Cold front, moving northwest

• C. Warm front, moving southeast

• D. Warm front, moving northwest

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Over the North American continent, continental and maritime air masses both influence local weather. Continental air masses tend to be (a)   while maritime air masses tend to be (b)   . Which terms, in order of appearance, best complete the sentence?

• cold; dry

• warm; humid

• dry; humid

• dry; cold

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What happens to a hurricane when it makes landfall?

• The air over land is cooler and absorbs all its energy so the hurricane weakens.

• It loses its energy source, which is the warm ocean currents, so the hurricane weakens.

• Once over land, the hurricane’s rainfall increases, gains energy quickly and strengthens.

• The air over the land is warmer and drier causing the hurricane to gain energy and strengthen.

The diagram illustrates four different locations on Earth and the direction of the sun's rays. Which areas of Earth are experiencing winter?

• Location 1 only

• Location 1 and Location 2

• Location 4 only

• Location 3 and 4

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The diagram shows the relative positions of the sun, moon, and Earth during one revolution of the moon around the Earth. Choose the positions of the moon that will result in spring tides. Select all that apply.

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

• First Quarter

• New Moon

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The gravitational pull of the moon has a (a)   impact on Earth's ocean tides than the gravitational pull of the sun because the sun is (b)   Earth. Choose the terms that best complete the sentences.

• greater

• closer

• farther

• less

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