Understanding Weather and Climate

What is the process called when water from the ocean turns into vapor and enters the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Which of the following best describes how barometric pressure affects weather?

• High pressure usually brings clear skies, while low pressure can lead to clouds and precipitation.

• High pressure always causes rain, while low pressure leads to sunny weather.

• Barometric pressure has no effect on weather conditions.

• Low pressure always causes snow, while high pressure leads to thunderstorms.

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Identify the type of precipitation that occurs when raindrops freeze before hitting the ground.

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

Which environment is likely to have high humidity and warm temperatures?

• Desert

• Mountain

• Swamp

• Tundra

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How does proximity to a large body of water affect the climate of a region?

• It makes the climate more extreme with hotter summers and colder winters.

• It moderates the climate, leading to milder temperatures year-round.

• It has no effect on the climate.

• It causes the region to have less precipitation.

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Explain how the ocean contributes to the water cycle.

• The ocean stores water but does not interact with the atmosphere.

• The ocean is a source of evaporation, contributing water vapor to the atmosphere.

• The ocean only receives water from rivers and does not lose water.

• The ocean is not part of the water cycle.

What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

• Warm and dry

• Cold and rainy

• Hot and humid

• Mild and sunny

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Which form of precipitation is most likely to occur when the air temperature is below freezing?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

Compare the climate of a desert to that of a mountain region.

• Deserts are typically cold and wet, while mountains are hot and dry.

• Deserts are hot and dry, while mountains can be cooler and wetter.

• Both deserts and mountains have the same climate.

• Deserts are humid, while mountains are arid.

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How does latitude affect the climate of a region?

• Regions closer to the equator are generally warmer, while those near the poles are colder.

• Latitude has no effect on climate.

• Regions at higher latitudes are always warmer.

• Latitude only affects precipitation, not temperature.

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