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WorksheetsClimate & Climate Change Test Review 2
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Earth’s precipitation pattern is mainly determined by the pattern of
global atmospheric circulation.
solar activity.
volcanic eruptions.
The changing precipitation patterns and increase in forest fires and extreme weather is known as ___________________.
climate change
global warming
climate
weather
The statement “Cool summers, cold winters with lots of snow—about 75 cm of precipitation each year” describes ____________________.
weather
climate
climate change
global warming
A predicted increase in Earth’s average temperature caused by human activities and the subsequent release of gases such as carbon dioxide is known as _________________________.
climate
weather
climate change
global warming
The statement “It’s hot and sunny today—the temperature is 88°F at 11 a.m.” describes ____________________.
weather
climate
climate change
global warming
A(n) ________________ is an event in which the waters of the west coast of South America are wamer than normal, causing increased rainfall in some areas and drought in other areas.
La Nina
El Nino
Microclimate
Tropical Westerlies
Prevailing winds, such as the ___________, are created by global convection currents in the atmosphere.
Trade Winds
Westerlies
Polar Easterlies
Volcanoes can affect global climates by
decreasing global temperatures.
increasing global precipitation.
increasing global temperatures.
creating global droughts
Which locations are going to have 12 hours of daylight, the most direct ceremonies, and warm tempertures year round?
low latitudes
high latitudes
the poles
60° latitude
On the analemma calendar, the sun is at the highest point in the sky on the _____________.
summer solstice
winter solstice
spring equinox
fall equinox
The designating factors of a climate include ____________________.
precipitation
temperature
seasons
The distance north or south of the equator, as measured in degrees, is called ___________.
longitude
latitude
altitude
magnitude
All of Earth’s ecosystems experience climate change in the same way.
True
False
