15.4 Lecture Quiz

What creates the planet’s weather according to the text?

• Ocean currents

• Convection in the atmosphere

• Mountain ranges

• Solar radiation

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In which season do sea breezes typically occur?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

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How did monsoon winds affect trade historically?

• They hindered trade routes

• They facilitated trade between India and Africa

• They caused ships to sink

• They were irrelevant to trade

What is the primary cause of air movement in mountain and valley breezes?

• Wind speed

• Temperature differences

• Humidity levels

• Atmospheric pressure

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How do katabatic winds compare to mountain and valley breezes?

• They are weaker

• They are stronger

• They are the same

• They are unpredictable

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What happens to the air as it rises over the windward side of a mountain?

• It warms and expands

• It cools and contracts

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes more humid

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What happens to humidity when Chinook winds occur?

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It rapidly decreases

• It fluctuates

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What is the rainshadow effect?

• Increased rainfall on the windward side

• Dry conditions on the leeward side

• Constant cloud cover

• High humidity levels

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What type of pressure zone is formed on the leeward side of the mountains?

• Low pressure zone

• High pressure zone

• Neutral pressure zone

• Variable pressure zone

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What is the windward side of a mountain range?

• The side that receives the wind

• The side where air sinks

• The side with the least vegetation

• The side facing away from the ocean

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