16.1 Climate and Atmospheric Processes

Which of the following factors influences the heating of Earth's atmosphere by the sun?

• Ocean currents

• Greenhouse effect

• Mountain ranges

• Human activities

What is the role of winds in Earth's climate system?

• They cool the Earth's surface.

• They distribute heat and moisture globally.

• They increase the Earth's temperature.

• They block sunlight.

How do oceans affect the climate?

• By reflecting sunlight

• By transporting heat and absorbing carbon dioxide

• By increasing volcanic activity

• By blocking wind patterns

Which of the following is a factor that may affect global climate?

• Ocean salinity

• Topography

• Human population

• Animal migration

Which of the following are factors that influence the heating of Earth's atmosphere by the sun?

• Angle of sunlight, length of daylight, and surface characteristics

• Wind speed, ocean currents, and humidity

• Earthquake activity, volcanic eruptions, and plate tectonics

• Moon phases, tides, and gravitational pull

What would happen if Earth did not have an atmosphere?

• The Earth would be warmer.

• The Earth would be cooler.

• The Earth would have no weather.

• The Earth would have more oxygen.

What are the two major greenhouse gases?

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide and Methane

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Argon and Neon

How do greenhouse gases make life on Earth possible?

• By blocking sunlight

• By trapping heat

• By reflecting sunlight

• By absorbing oxygen

What is the relationship between a geographical location’s distance from the equator and climate temperatures?

• Closer to the equator, cooler the climate

• Farther from the equator, warmer the climate

• Closer to the equator, warmer the climate

• Distance from the equator has no effect on climate

What are the general climate regions on Earth?

• Tropical, Polar, Temperate

• Desert, Rainforest, Tundra

• Urban, Rural, Suburban

• Coastal, Inland, Mountainous