Weather & Climate Mastery Check

Abigail is studying the climate in her region. She learns that climate is...

• the long-term, prevailing (large area) atmospheric conditions.

• determined only by seasonal daylight hours.

• the atmospheric conditions on a given day.

• never affected by ocean currents.

Elijah is studying different factors that determine the climate of a region. Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines climate?

• A) latitude

• B) topography

• C) volcanic activity

• D) earthquake activity

How does a mountain range influence the weather patterns of a nearby region?

• The windward side of the range tends to receive more precipitation.

• The leeward side often experiences arid conditions.

• Temperatures decrease with increasing altitude in the mountains.

• All of these

Which of the diagrams depicts circulation patterns in the atmosphere?

• diagram A

• diagram B

• diagram C

• diagram D

During a geography class, Isla learned that La Niña is the _____ phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle.

• warm

• cold

• neutral

• mixing

Daniel and Anika are on a sailboat leaving the coast of South Carolina (the star on the picture). They will most likely end up...

• in California.

• in the Antarctic Circle.

• in Alaska.

• on the coast of Europe.

Which global climate event is marked by significantly warmer sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean?

• Monsoon

• Greenhouse Effect

• La Niña

• El Niño

What is an example of weather?

• Summers are generally warm in California.

• It is expected to rain tomorrow in New York.

• Winters are cold in Alaska.

• Monsoons bring heavy rainfall to India.

During an El Nino event, winds in the western Pacific Ocean strengthen and push (a)   eastward.

• warm water

• cold water

• rain

• drought

Lily and Liam are planning a sailing trip. They notice that the wind patterns seem to curve rather than move in a straight line. This phenomenon, called the Coriolis Effect, is due to:

• Solar Radiation

• Earth's Rotation

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Tectonic Plate Movements

• Air Pressure Changes