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WorksheetsChapter 3 Test Review Climates of the Earth
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
From what direction does the earth's axis run?
parallel to the equator
horizontally from the Equator
from the North Pole to the South Pole
none of the above
Temperature is measured in amperes.
true
false
What is it called when the Earth's nights and days are equal in time?
aquifer
equinox
equal nights
equinix
What happens when the Northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?
It is winter
it is fall
it is spring
it is summer
What part of the Earth is colder?
the part facing away from the moon.
the part facing away from the sun
the part facing towards the sun
the part closets to the equator
Through what countries does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
Mexico
North Africa
India
all of the above
What is the name given to the longest day of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere?
solstice
equinox
midnight sun
axis
Climate refers to average weather conditions that have been measured over many years.
true
false
What countries does the Tropic of Capricorn run through?
North America
Australia
Mexico
India
What does the atmosphere do to some of the sun's radiation?
allows all of it to pierce through
allows some of it to pass through
reflects some of the sun's rays back into space
both b & c
What else is heat called?
infrared radiation
red fragmentation
infrared permeation
Scolding radiation
What causes the condition called midnight sun?
the tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun.
the tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the moon.
the fluctuation in sunlight around the Tropic of Capricorn
the fluctuation in sunlight around the Tropic of Cancer
What conditions would exist on Earth is the Greenhouse Effect would not exist?
it would be very cold
it would be very hot
it would be slightly colder with affect to life as we know it.
conditions for life would not be affected.
When do the polar regions receive non stop sun?
when the equator is facing directly at the sun
when the Tropic of Cancer is facing the sun
when either of the hemispheres are pointed directly at the sun.
when the Tropic of Capricorn is facing the sun
Why can we predict the weather seasons so well?
because the earth revolves around the sun every six months
we have advanced technology
because the earth revolves in a constant pattern
because we have almanacs
If the Earth gave back less energy than it received the planet would eventually become to warm for life.
true
false
How often do parts of the low latitude zone get sun?
they seldom get any sun
they might get it year round
they have 260 days out of the year
around 465 days a year
What climate zones have weather with the most changes?
mid latitude zones
low latitude zones
high latitude zones
none of the above
Why is the air cooler in higher elevations?
the atmosphere is thicker at higher elevations
the atmosphere holds more heat at higher elevations
the atmosphere is very unpredictable at higher elevations
the atmosphere is thinner at higher elevations and so it holds less heat.
Where does the cold water from polar areas go?
moves very quickly to the equator
moves very slowly towards the equator
moves very quickly towards the poles
none of the above
Winds occur because sunlight heats Earth's atmosphere and surface unevenly.
True
False
What causes the prevailing winds to blow diagonally?
the thin atmosphere
the oceans currents
the region's climate
the Coriolis Effect
Where does the name trade winds come from?
it comes from the direction that the wind comes from
it comes from the process of trading northern winds with southern winds
it comes from the paths trading vessels took
none of the above
What would sailing ships do when they would get stuck with no wind?
they would get rid of food
they would get rid of supplies
they would get rid of livestock
all of the above
Increases in precipitation along North and South America mean warmer winters and a large risk of serious flooding?
True
False
Give an example of how precipitation both affects and is affected by temperature.
when it hails at night
when the midnight sun is present
when it rains on a steamy summer day
when sailing ships get stranded near the equator
How does the change in atmospheric pressure in El Nino affect the trade winds?
they increase
they lessen
they stay the same
none of the above
Which factor causes Ocean currents?
Earth's rotation
air pressure changes
water temperature differences
all of the above
Which side of a mountain sees the most precipitation?
windward
leeward
both a & b
none of the above
What kind of weather do lands father from the coast have?
temperature is moderate
temperature fluctuation is more extreme
temperature fluctuation is mild
none of the above
What two categories do tropical climates fall under?
wet
dry
not of the above
both A & B
What is the result of so much rainfall in the rainforest?
adds life to area by adding nutrients
removes unnecessary silth from the ground
removes nutrients from the soil
removes vegetation that is hinder tree growth
Where are tropical savannas found?
Africa
Central and South America
Iceland
both a & b
Describe steppes.
found close to large bodies of water
they are less humid
warm summers
both b & c
What factors do Geographers use to group dry climates?
amount of rain fall
amount of vegetation
amount of plant life
all of the above
What are the types of plants that can live in the desert?
plenty water plants
cold barron plants
very little water plants
high precipitation plants
Mid latitude climates have varying weather patterns because of two opposing air masses.
True
False
What are evergreen forests made out of?
coniferous trees
deciduous trees
mixed forests trees
leaf shedding trees
What is another name for short trees and woody bushes
mediterranean bushes
mediterranean shrubs
mediterranean trees
mediterranean coniferous
Lichen are the only form of plant life that can grow in this area.
polar ice caps
subtropical region
low latitude region
mixed forest region
Marine west coast climates are good for coniferous and deciduous trees because
it has very little rain
the nutrients are washed away from the soil
it has a dry soil environment
they have plenty of rain
Where are the humid continental climates located?
coastal regions
desert regions
inland regions
ice cap regions
What region has the wildest temperature ranges?
tropical climate region
low latitude climate regions
subarctic climate region
high latitude climate regions
In what region are trees unable to grow?
equatorial
tundra
sub tropical
inland
What are two clues of climate change?
rising global temperatures
rising sea levels
a only
both a and b
What can be the result of acid rain?
higher gas prices
increased cases of the common cold
depletion of forests
none of the above
