Climate and Weather Concepts Assessment

What happens to the angle of insolation as latitude increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates randomly

During the summer solstice, what is the position of the Northern Hemisphere relative to the sun?

• Tilted away from the sun

• Tilted toward the sun

• Neither tilted toward nor away from the sun

• Tilted sideways to the sun

How does altitude affect average temperature?

• Higher altitude increases average temperature

• Higher altitude decreases average temperature

• Altitude has no effect on temperature

• Altitude causes temperature to fluctuate

What is the climate like on the windward side of a mountain range?

• Warm and dry

• Cold and wet

• Hot and humid

• Mild and breezy

Why do locations next to large bodies of water have a maritime climate?

• Water heats and cools quickly

• Water heats and cools slowly

• Water remains at a constant temperature

• Water has no effect on climate

What is the effect of ocean currents on the local weather of coastal locations?

• They have no effect on local weather.

• They bring cool or warm water that affects local weather.

• They only bring warm water.

• They only bring cool water.

What happens during El Nino in relation to water temperature near South America?

• Cold water is replaced with warm water.

• Warm water is replaced with cold water.

• Water temperature remains unchanged.

• Warm water is replaced with dry air.

How does the Coriolis effect influence wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere?

• It bends winds to the left (west).

• It bends winds to the right (east).

• It has no effect on wind direction.

• It stops the wind completely.

What type of climate is found in locations far from water?

• Tropical climate

• Continental climate

• Maritime climate

• Polar climate

What type of air mass is seen if winds prevail from the polar area?

• Warm and moist (mT) air mass

• Cold and dry (cP) air mass

• Hot and humid air mass

• Warm and dry air mass