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WorksheetsInland/ Coastal and Orographic Effect
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
What is the best explanation for these two statements?
1. Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks.
2. Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.
1. Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks.
2. Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.
a)
High elevation and high latitude have a similar effect on climate.
b)
Both mountain and polar regions have arid climates.
c)
Mountain and polar regions receive more energy from the Sun than other regions.
d)
An increase in snowfall and an increase in temperature have a similar effect on climate.
2.
The map shows average annual temperatures in degrees fahrenheit across the United states.
Which climate factor is most important in determining the pattern shown in the eastern half of the United States?
Which climate factor is most important in determining the pattern shown in the eastern half of the United States?
a)
Ocean currents
b)
Mountain barriers
c)
Elevation above sea level
d)
Latitude
3.
Base your answer to the following question on the data table which shows the air pressures and air temperatures collected by nin observers at different elevations on the same side of a high mountain. The data were collected at 12:00 noon on a clear, calm day.
The change in temperature between station 1 and station 9 is most likely due to modification of temperature by
The change in temperature between station 1 and station 9 is most likely due to modification of temperature by
a)
planetary wind belts
b)
elevation above sea level
c)
ocean currents
d)
latitudes
4.
Arrows on the map represent ocean currents.
These ocean currents affect the climate of city x by
These ocean currents affect the climate of city x by
a)
decreasing the average annual clod cover
b)
decreasing the average annual evapotranspiration
c)
increasing the average annual temperature
d)
increasing the average annual air pressure
5.
Compared to an inland location of the same elevation and latitude, a coastal location is likely to have
a)
warmer summers and cooler winters.
b)
warmer summers and warmer winters.
c)
cooler summers and cooler winters.
d)
cooler summers and warmer winters.
6.
What is the name of the warm ocean currents that flows along the east coast of the United States?
a)
California Current
b)
Florida Current
c)
Labrador Current
d)
North Pacific Current
7.
The diagram below shows the position of the cities of SEattle and Spokane, Washington. Both cities are located at approximately 48° North latitude, and they are separated by the Cascade Mountains.
How does the climate of Seattle compare with the climate of spokane?
How does the climate of Seattle compare with the climate of spokane?
a)
Seattle- hot and dry
Spokane- cool and humid
Spokane- cool and humid
b)
Seattle- hot and humid
Spokane- cool and dry
Spokane- cool and dry
c)
Seattle- cool and humid
Spokane- warm and dry
Spokane- warm and dry
d)
Seattle- cool and dry
Spokane- warm and humid
Spokane- warm and humid
8.
Base your answer to the following question on this map which shows an imaginary continent on Earth. Arrows represent prevailing wind directions. Letters A through D represent locations on the continent. Locations A and B are at the same latitude and at the same elevation at the base of the mountains.
Over the course of a year, compared to location B, location A will have
Over the course of a year, compared to location B, location A will have
a)
less precipitation and a smaller temperature range.
b)
less precipitation and a greater temperature range.
c)
more precipitation and a smaller temperature range.
d)
more precipitation and a greater temperature range.
9.
This cross section shows the prevailing winds that cause different climate on the windward and leeward side of this mountain range.
Compared to the climate conditions on the leeward side of this mountain range, the conditions on the windward side are usually
Compared to the climate conditions on the leeward side of this mountain range, the conditions on the windward side are usually
a)
cooler and wetter
b)
cooler and drier
c)
warmer and wetter
d)
wartmer and drier
10.
The planetary winds on Earth are indicated by the curving arrows in the diagram.
The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of
The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of
a)
changes in humidity.
b)
changes in temperature.
c)
Earth's rotation on its axis
d)
Earth's gravitational force
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