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WorksheetsClimate Unit Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which of the following is the BEST definition of climate?
the current conditions of the atmosphere
the long term average of temperature
the meteorological forecast of the next period of days
the average conditions found in an area over a long period of time
Which of the following are factors of climate that we learned about?
elevation
ocean currents
precipitation
arid desert
latitude
Sometimes the shape of the land can play a role in an area's climate. It can cause one side of the mountain to be rainy and the other side to be _____.
rainy
cold
desert-like
extremely hot
Explain the proximity to water does for an area.
Being close to water mellows out the seasons.
Being close to water creates high humidity.
Being close to water makes hurricanes or tsunamis more likely.
Being close to water makes the seasons more intense.
What is this image illustrating?
radiation
conduction
uneven heating of the earth
convection
Convection here on Earth creates....
global winds
sea breezes
land breezes
none of the above
all of the above
What is this image illustrating?
land breeze
sea breeze
What is this image illustrating?
sea breeze
land breeze
What climate region is being represented with the color green?
polar
temperate
tropical
westerlies
What is being modeled in this image?
global winds
jet stream
climate regions
Coriolis Effect
Which global wind band travels from the general direction of Greenland to Alaska?
Polar Easterlies
Westerlies
Trade Winds
doldrums
What type of air is brought along with the California Current?
warm, moist air
cool, moist air
warm, dry air
cool, dry air
Which factor of climate is being modeled in this image?
shape of the land
distance from water
latitude
elevation
