Worksheets3-2 "Climate and HEI" Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 2hrs 26mins
Long-term patterns of weather in any part of the world is referred to as which of the following?
Weather
Climate
Precipitation
Seasons
Prevailing __________ carry warm, moist air over land.
winds
seasons
waters
fronts
A ___________ is a small area with climate conditions that differ from those around them.
microclimate
semiclimate
alternate climate
polar climate
The presence of _________ in the path of prevailing winds can influence where precipitation falls.
mountains
valleys
buildings
deserts
If an area has a very cold climate, it is most likely that the area
is close to the equator.
will support tropical plants.
does not get much sunlight.
is close to the ocean.
In which of the following ways can mountains influence climate?
Mountains have a higher elevation than surrounding areas. Because these areas are closer to the sun, they enjoy a warmer climate.
Mountains have no affect on the climate of an area.
Mountains cause air to rise. The rising air cools, resulting in condensation and precipitation.
Mountains interfere with moving air. The air moves up the mountain, and circles back down, eventually causing tornadoes.
The Sierra Nevada mountain range is located primarily in California. Warm, moist air from the Pacific Ocean travels up the western side of the mountain range, causing precipitation, and drying out as it reaches the top of the mountains.
As the dry air comes down the eastern side of the mountain range, it causes a rain shadow. The Great Basin region of Nevada is located in this rain shadow. How does this affect the climate of the Great Basin region of Nevada?
The rain shadow effect causes the Great Basin region to have very cold winters.
The rain shadow effect causes frequent flooding in the Great Basin region.
The rain shadow effect causes frequent tornadoes in the Great Basin region.
The rain shadow effect causes the Great Basin region to have a very dry climate.
Earth's surface is divided into three geographical zones based on ____________.
latitude
longitude
the Earth's axis
ocean currents
What geographical zone do we live in here in South Dakota?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
End zone
In India, they have seasonal winds called monsoons that affect...
temperature
precipitation
density
happiness
If you live near the ocean, in a marine climate like Astoria, what kind of winters would you expect?
Harsh, extreme winters
Mild winters
No winters at the beach.
Winters with no precipitation
What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?
Climate
Weather
Seasons
What's happening
The diagram shows a weather process that occurs when a large body of water is located near a mountainous area.
This process causes the area on the side of the mountain opposite the body of water to have
a wet climate.
a cold climate.
an icy climate.
a dry climate.
Some coastal regions of the world have cooler summers and warmer winters than inland regions at the same latitude. What accounts for this difference in climates?
Coastal areas receive more sunlight.
Coastal areas are always flat.
Prevailing winds moderate the weather.
The ocean moderates air temperatures.
A city along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean experiences a seasonal high of 76°F in the summer. The city experiences a seasonal low of 23°F in the winter.
Another city is 60 miles inland and at the same latitude and elevation. This city will probably experience _______ summer highs and _______ winter lows.
cooler; warmer
warmer; cooler
warmer; warmer
cooler; cooler
The parts of the Earth near the equator receive more sunlight than the north or south poles.
How does this impact the climate at the equator?
It makes the climate warmer.
It makes the climate rainy.
It makes the climate dry.
It makes the climate cooler.
The fact that water heats and cools more slowly than land causes many different types of weather.
What is the primary source of heat for land and water?
energy from the Sun
energy from electricity
heat from friction in the air
heat from inside the Earth
The equator tends to contain regions with hot climates. However, the Rwenzori Mountains, which are located close to the equator, are covered in ice caps.
Why is the climate of the Rwenzori Mountains not hot?
Regions away from the ocean are cooler.
Clouds form a cold blanket over the mountains.
The mountains block radiation from the Sun.
Temperatures decrease with elevation.
Which of the following best explains why the latitude of a region influences its climate?
The latitude of a region determines its proximity to the ocean.
The latitude of a region determines the land forms present in the area.
The latitude of a region determines how much sunlight the area receives.
The latitude of a region determines its elevation above sea level.
Regions at different latitudes around the world receive different amounts of solar radiation.
Polar regions receive the least amount of solar radiation, while the equator receives the most.
How does this most likely affect the global climate?
The global climate is mostly cold.
The global climate is mostly warm.
Polar regions experience colder climates.
Equatorial regions experience colder climates.
Adapt means...
to rely on
to change to fit a new situation
to change or make different
Modify means...
to rely on
to change to fit a new situation
to change or make different
Ms. Repman decides that she would like to see more plant life being grown around Pierre. She goes out to the back of the school and has some of her students start cultivating (digging up) the land to use to plant some crops.
Adapt
Modify
Mr. Keyes decides to move to South America. Upon arrival he realizes he didn't plan very well because he only brought clothes for cold weather. Realizing his mistake, he had to go to the local market to buy some new clothes.
Adapt
Modify
adjusting the way we live in or around landforms to meet our needs
human adaptation
non-renewable resource
technological innovation
human geograpy
humans change the environment around them to meet their needs
climate
technological innovation
physical geography
human modification
Land that has been reclaimed from the sea to make room for cities or farms
Terracing
Deforestation
Desertification
Pollution
Polders
The process of making hills or mountains into steps in order to produce more farmland.
Terracing
Deforestation
Desertification
Pollution
Polders
The expansion of desert into areas that were not deserts before
Terracing
Deforestation
Desertification
Pollution
Polders
The contamination of the evionrment - air, water, or land
Terracing
Deforestation
Desertification
Pollution
Polders
The cutting down and removing of trees from a forest
Terracing
Deforestation
Desertification
Pollution
Polders
In terms of Human Environment Interaction, how do we adapt to this image?
Warmer clothes
Heating system in our homes
Salt on the roads to prevent slipping
All of the above
When people change the way they live in order to fit new conditions or a new environment it is
adaptation
modification
When there is a change to the environment to meet the needs of people
Adaptation
Modification
Building dams, plowing and irrigating fields, and digging mines are examples of...
modifying
adapting
People who live in the northeastern United States use heating units to keep their homes warm in winter. This is an example of..
modifying
adapting
Modern day Egyptians have built the Aswan Dam to keep the Nile River from flooding. This is an example of...
modifying
adapting
Drinking hot chocolate in the winter
Adapt
Modify
Putting on sunscreen.
Adapt
Modify
Building a well for water.
Adapt
Modify
Bringing a raincoat when its going to rain
Adapt
Modify
Irrigation systems in the city.
Adapt
Modify
Delaying school opening due to snow.
Adapt
Modify
Clearing a forest to build a road.
Adapt
Modify
Wearing different clothes during the winter or summer.
Adapt
Modify
Elevated houses in Galveston in an example of?
Adapting to the environment
Modifying the environment
Building dams is an example of?
Adapting to the environment
Modifying the environment
This picture is an example of...
Modify
Adapt
