Climate and Weather Quiz

Which of the following statements describes climate rather than weather?

• The average annual rainfall in Seattle is around 37 inches

• The temperature dropped to 32°F yesterday

• A thunderstorm is expected to roll in afternoon

• Today in Monroe, the temperature is 75°F with clear skies

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Which of the following statements describes weather rather than climate?

• The winters in New England are typically cold and snowy

• Over the past century, the average global temperature has risen by about 1.4°F

• There is a forecast for snow this weekend

• The region typically experiences mild winters and hot summers

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Which of the following is NOT a major influence on a region's weather patterns?

• latitude

• proximity to large bodies of water

• soil type

• air pressure gradients

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The Coriolis Effect is caused by

• Ocean tides

• Earth's rotation

• Solar flares

• Continental drift

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Which mechanism is primarily responsible for deep ocean currents?

• Global wind patterns

• The Sun's energy

• Water density differences

• Earth's magnetic field

How does elevation (altitude) affect atmospheric pressure?

• Pressure increases with elevation

• Pressure decreases with elevation

• Pressure remains constant regardless of elevation

• Pressure fluctuates randomly

What is the main cause of seasonal temperature changes?

• Earth's tilted axis and revolution around the Sun

• Changes in Earth's distance from the Sun

• Changes in atmospheric composition

• Variations in solar activity

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How does salinity affect ocean water?

• it makes water freeze faster

• it has no effect on the water

• it decreases water's density

• it increases water's density

"Salinity" refers to the amount of salt in water

• True

• False

Which interaction best demonstrates the relationship between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

• volcanic eruptions

• plate tectonics

• cloud formation

• rock weathering

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