WorksheetsChapter 13 MOE Exam Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 24mins
The long term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region.
climate
monsoons
El Nino
Altitude
___________ describes the atmospheric conditions and short term changes of a certain place at a certain time.
climate
weather
atmosphere
high pressure system
____________ is the long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region.
cold front
high pressure system
weather
climate
Which of the following factors does NOT determine a region's climate ?
latitude
large bodies of water
organisms that live there
altitude
buildings and concrete
Areas closest to the equator have the coldest climates on Earth.
True
False
You have a whole minute to answer this question!
Look at the diagram. Which latitude would have the coldest climate?
0°
30° S
30° N
60° N
You have a full minute to answer this question.
Why are the climates of regions at 30° N and 30° S probably very similar?
They are far from the equator.
They are the same distance from the equator
They have the same kinds of animals.
The are close to the poles of the Earth.
Which of the following influence the climate of a region? Click all that are true!
oceans
lakes
mountains
rivers
Types of plants in a region
The climate of a region on the coastline is usually more constant (does not change as much) than regions that are inland.
True
False
Buildings and concrete have high specific heats and cause temperatures to be lower in urban areas.
True
False
Temperatures __________ as altitude increases in the troposphere.
increases
decrease
stay the same
Which altitude will have the warmest climate?
3000 meters above sea level
2000 meters above sea level
1000 meters above sea level
sea level
An area of low rainfall on the downwind slope of a mountain is called a __________.
precipitation
specific heat
rain shadow
microclimate
The specific heat of water is about six times higher the specific heat oof sand.
True
False
You have a whole two minutes to answer this questions.
Which substance would heat up the fastest?
lead
glass
aluminum
water
You have a whole two minutes to answer this question.
Which substance will heat up quicker than water?
lead
glas
aluminum
All of them
Ocean currents or the movement of water in the ocean can influence climate of area along coastlines.
True
False
You have a whole two minutes to answer this question.
Which country most likely has the cooloer climate?
Oman
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
The Koopen climate classification system using all of the following factors to classify climates EXCEPT
altitude
temperature
precipitation
native plants
You have to minutes to answer this question.
Which of the following statements is true about about microclimates
Roads and buildings in cities have more concrete than surrounding areas.
Concrete in cities absorbs more solar radiation than the countryside.
Forests are often cooler and less windy than the surrounding countryside.
All of the above are true.
Which do scientist use to study past climates?
ice cores
glaciers
tree rings
ice ages
ocean sediments
Glaciers and ice sheets advance during cold periods and retreat during ______________________.
ice ages
interglacials
climate
monsoons
The most recent ice age began about _______________ years ago.
10,000
1,000, 000
2,000,000
3,000, 000
The Earth entered its current interglacial period, called the Holocene Epoch ___________ years ago
2,000,000
1,000,000
100,000
10,000
Temperatures on Earth have gone up and down during the Holocene Epoch.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a cause of long term climate cycles?
Earth's orbit
seasons
Earth's tilt
Interactions between oceans and the atmosphere
Which of the following is NOT a cause of short term climate cycles?
Earth's orbit
seasons
Earth's tilt
Interactions between oceans and the atmosphere
Earth's tilt on its axis affects the amount of solar energy received by an area.
True
False
You have two minutes to answer this questions
Which of the following statements about seasons is INCORRECT?
The summer solstice happens in December in the southern hemisphere.
The winter solstice happens in June in the northern hemisphere.
The number daylight hours equals the number of dark hours on in March.
Spring begins in March in the northern hemisphsere.
The seasons end and begin at the same in the northern and southern hemisphere.
True
False
Which statements are true about El Niño?
trade winds weaken
trade winds strengthen
trade winds reverse direction
All of the answers are correct
True or False: Water has a higher specific heat than surround land and heats up slower.
True
False
What are warm periods during or between ice ages?
ENSO
interglacials
monsoons
Pacific oscillations
A rain shadow is created by which factor that affects climate?
a large body of water
buildings and concrete
latitude
mountains
What is the primary cause of seasonal changes on Earth?
Earth's distance from the Sun
Earth's ocean currents
Earth's prevailing winds
Earth's tilts on its axis
