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CLIMATE_1

Total questions: 196

Worksheet time: 3hrs 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

General weather conditions over a period of thirty years period is said to be the _____ of a place.

a)

climate

b)

weather

2.
Which measures the force of molecules pushing on a surface?
a)
air pressure
b)
temperature
c)
precipitation
d)
wind
3.
How is air pressure measured?
a)
Thermometer
b)
Barometer
c)
Psychrometer
d)
Wind vane
4.
What is humidity?
a)
Any form of water that falls from the sky to the ground.
b)
A measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.
c)
The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.
d)
The amount of water vapor in the air.
5.
What is temperature?
a)
The measure of how hot or cold something is
b)
The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation.
c)
Air that moves horizontally, or parallel to the ground.
d)
Evaporation
6.
How is temperature measured?
a)
Wind vane
b)
Thermometer
c)
Barometer
d)
Rain guage
7.
What is precipitation?
a)
Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds.
b)
Amount of water vapor in the air.
c)
Force of air molecules pushing on an area.
d)
Wind speed
8.
What is wind?
a)
Air that moves horizontally, or parallel to the ground.
b)
Air pressure
c)
Wind vane
d)
A measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.
9.
What is air pressure? 
a)
How hot or cold something is.
b)
Any form of water that falls to the ground from the clouds.
c)
The force of air molecules pushing on an area.
d)
Air that moves horizontally, or perpendicular to the ground.
10.
How do we measure wind speed?
a)
Wind vane
b)
Anemometer
c)
Cumulus
d)
Barometer
11.
What is weather?
a)
The measure of transparency of the atmosphere.
b)
The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.
c)
Cumulus clouds
d)
Stratus clouds
12.

Generalised monthly atmospheric conditions determine the basis on which the year is divided into the _____

a)

seasons

b)

weather

c)

season

13.
What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?
a)
seasons
b)
year
c)
day & night
d)
eclipse
14.
How long does it take the earth to revolve once around the sun?
a)
12 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
30 days
d)
365.25 days
15.
What season is when the north pole is tilted toward the sun?
a)
summer
b)
winter
c)
fall
d)
spring
16.
When is the winter solstice?
a)
December
b)
June
c)
March
d)
September
17.
What is the longest day of the year?
a)
winter solstice
b)
summer solstice
c)
fall equinox
d)
spring equinox
18.
When are the equinoxes?
a)
June & December
b)
July & January
c)
April & October
d)
March & September
19.
What season is it in the southern hemisphere when the north pole is tilted away from the sun?
a)
summer
b)
winter
c)
fall 
d)
spring
20.
Why do we experience the changing of the season on the earth?
a)
distance from the sun
b)
rotation of the earth
c)
change in solar output
d)
tilt of the earth's axix
21.
Because of the direction that the Earth rotates on it's axis, what direction does the sun rise every day?
a)
north
b)
south
c)
east 
d)
west
22.
What season is depicted in the picture?
a)
summer
b)
winter
c)
fall 
d)
spring
23.

India has a (a)   type of climate

24.

(a)   is basically a seasonal reversal in the wind through the year.

25.

There is huge difference in (a)   from one region to another. z

26.

There is huge difference in (a)   from one region to another. z

27.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

a)

drizzle

b)

rain

c)

graupel

d)

sleet

28.

very light rain

a)

drizzle

b)

graupel

c)

cloudburst

d)

slush

29.

a solid form of precipitation composed of ice crystals in complex hexagonal form

a)

sleet

b)

snow

c)

hail

d)

megactyometeor

30.

clear ice pellets precipitation, forms when rain falls through layer of freezing air

a)

drizzle

b)

snow

c)

sleet

d)

dew

31.

raindrops that turn to ice after they hit the ground or other cold surfaces

a)

dew

b)

freezing rain

c)

drizzle

d)

slush

32.

drizzle that falls in liquid form but freezes upon impact to form a coating of glaze

a)

freezing rain

b)

freezing drizzle

c)

graupel

d)

slush

33.

Describe the collision-coalescence process and the ice-crystal (Bergeron) process of forming precipitation.

(a)  

34.

a sudden and very heavy rainfall

a)

freezing drizzle

b)

cloudburst

c)

slush

d)

megacryometeor

35.

This picture of branches coated in thick ice was caused by

a)

rain

b)

freezing rain

c)

sleet

d)

snow

36.

Form of precipitation, its amount and distribution also differ from one part of India to another

a)

True

b)

False

37.

coastal areas observe a greater difference in temperature conditions.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

It is the interior of India that experiences temperature contrasts.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Which of these statements is correct?

a)

Decrease in rainfall is seen from east to west in the Northern Plains.

b)

Decrease in rainfall is seen from west to east in the Northern Plains.

40.

Distribution of rainfall and precipitation influences diversity in professions, food, dress, and houses of people.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

41.

How many climatic controls are there

a)

4

b)

7

c)

3

d)

6

42.

Are the elements of weather and climate same?

(a)  

43.

The amount of solar energy received varies according to __________due to the curvature of the earth

a)

Altitude

b)

Pressure and winds

c)

Latitude

d)

Longitude

44.

Which climatic control influences the temperature and rainfall pattern.

a)

Altitude

b)

Relief

c)

Pressure and Wind systems

d)

Ocean currents

45.

What happens when we go to the higher altitude from earth's surface?

a)

Temperature decreases

b)

Temperature increases

c)

Temperature doesn't change

46.

The heavy damage inflicted upon this car was caused by

a)

snow

b)

sleet

c)

freezing rain

d)

hail

47.

What is climate?

a)

sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for long time

b)

state of atmosphere

c)

levels of temperatures

d)

distribution of rainfall

48.

How many climatic controls are there

a)

4

b)

7

c)

3

d)

6

49.

Are the elements of weather and climate same?

(a)  

50.

The amount of solar energy received varies according to __________due to the curvature of the earth

a)

Altitude

b)

Pressure and winds

c)

Latitude

d)

Longitude

51.

What happens when we go to the higher altitude from earth's surface?

a)

Temperature decreases

b)

Temperature increases

c)

Temperature doesn't change

52.

Which climatic control influences the temperature and rainfall pattern.

a)

Altitude

b)

Relief

c)

Pressure and Wind systems

d)

Ocean currents

53.

What is continentiality?

a)

very hot during summers and very cold during winters

b)

Very cold during summers and very hot during winters

c)

Difference in shape of continents

d)

The result after continental drift

54.

What affects climate of coastal areas?

a)

Ocean currents

b)

Distance from the sea

c)

Relief features

d)

Pressure and winds

55.

What acts a barrier for cold /hot winds?

a)

Buildings

b)

Mountains

c)

Trees

d)

Plateaus

56.

What is precipitation?

a)

Any form of moistures which falls on earth

b)

Rain

c)

Snow

d)

Hail

57.
Which statement correctly defines wind?
a)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
b)
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
c)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
d)
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
58.
The Coriolis effect is the curving of wind across Earth. What causes winds to curve?
a)
Earth's revolution
b)
Earth's magnetic field
c)
Earth's rotation
d)
Earth's gravitational pull
59.

What causes differences in air pressure?

a)

even heating of the Earth

b)

Even cooling of the earth

c)

uneven heating of the earth

d)

global warming

60.

In the Northern Hemisphere, winds traveling north appear to curve east because of the:

a)

trade winds

b)

convection currents

c)

Coriolis effect

d)

polar easterlies

61.

The pressure exerted by the weight of air above.

a)

Air pressure

b)

Mercury barometer

c)

Aneroid barometer

d)

Barograph

e)

Isobars

62.

Lines on a map that connect places of equal air pressure.

a)

Air pressure

b)

Mercury barometer

c)

Aneroid barometer

d)

Barograph

e)

Isobars

63.

The spacing of isobars indicates the amount of pressure change occurring over a given distance and is expressed as the:

a)

Wind

b)

Pressure gradient

c)

coriolis effect

d)

Geostrophic winds

e)

Jet Stream

64.

Which of these are forces that control wind?

a)

The pressure gradient force

b)

The Coriolis Effect

c)

Friction

d)

Ocean currents

e)

The Moon's gravitational pull

65.

If isobars are closely spaced that would create:

a)

Faster winds

b)

Slower winds

c)

Winds that blow toward the North

d)

Winds that blow toward the South

66.

If no other force acts on the winds, which way will they flow with respect to isobars?

a)

Perpendicular to the isobars

b)

Parallel to the isobars

c)

At a 45⁰ angle to the isobars

d)

At a 120⁰ angle to the isobars

67.

Why do jet streams tend to move faster than surface winds?

a)

There is very little friction acting on them

b)

They are at higher altitudes so there is less gravity acting on them

c)

Because they are at higher altitudes the temperatures are lower, and colder winds blow faster

d)

The higher layers of atmosphere rotate faster than the lower layers as the Earth spins

68.

Which of the following correctly describes the movement of air due to pressure differences:

a)

air will always move from high pressure to low pressure

b)

air will always move from low pressure to high pressure

c)

Air does not move due to differences in pressure

d)

Air will always move from hot areas to cold areas

69.

In the image below, which way will the air be moving?

a)

To the right

b)

To the left

c)

Straight up into space

d)

Down into the water

70.

This is most likely a

a)

high pressure system

b)

low pressure system

c)

anticyclone

d)

geostrophic wind

71.

The cause of all winds is the

a)

pressure gradient force

b)

Coriolis force

c)

geostrophic force

d)

gravity force

e)

friction force

72.

Northerly winds will be deflected to the _____ in the Northern hemisphere due to the Coriolis force.

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

73.

The pressure gradient force causes the winds to blow

a)

from west to east

b)

parallel to the isobars

c)

perpendicular to the isobars

d)

from low to high pressure

e)

from north to south

74.

Sea level pressure of 1080 mb would be

a)

approximately average pressure

b)

weak high pressure

c)

weak low pressure

d)

strong high pressure

e)

strong low pressure

75.

Coriolis force

a)

deflects things to the left in the Northern hemisphere

b)

gets stronger as winds near the equator

c)

gets weaker as winds weaken

d)

is responsible for getting the air moving in our atmosphere

76.

Faster winds and closely spaced isobars are indicative of ...?

a)

steeper pressure gradient force

b)

weaker pressure gradient force

77.

The deflective effect of the Earth's rotation on all free-moving objects

a)

resultant winds

b)

pressure gradient force

c)

coriolis force

d)

friction

78.

Deflection occurs to the ______ in the Southern Hemisphere.

a)

right

b)

left

79.

Air tends to move from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

a)

true

b)

false

80.

If the difference in pressure between a high pressure and and low pressure system decreases, the PGF will:

a)

increase

b)

decrease

81.

If the distance between a high pressure and and low pressure system decreases, the PGF will:

a)

increase

b)

decrease

82.
The Coriolis Effect is caused by
a)
Earth rotating around the sun
b)
Earth rotating on its axis
c)
The tides
d)
Gravity
83.
Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves
a)
clockwise
b)
counter clockwise
c)
both
d)
neither
84.
Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the southern hemisphere moves
a)
clockwise
b)
counter-clockwise
c)
both
d)
neither
85.
Warm ocean currents generally come from
a)
The North Pole
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Equator
d)
Both A and B
86.
Deep Ocean currents are a result of
a)
Global Wind Patterns
b)
Earth's Rotation
c)
Density
d)
All of the above
87.
Where is ocean water the densest.
a)
The surface
b)
The middle
c)
The bottom
d)
Lake Michigan
88.

______ causes surface currents.

a)

The Coriolis Effect

b)

gravity

c)

density differences

d)

wind

89.

______ causes deep ocean currents

a)

The Coriolis Effect

b)

gravity

c)

wind

d)

density differences

90.

Decreasing ocean temperature causes the density of the water to ______.

a)

decrease

b)

increase

c)

stay the same

d)

fluctuate

91.

As plants and animals in the ocean die, the nutrients produced from their decay _____.

a)

are recycled by the Global Conveyor Belt

b)

sink to the bottom

c)

are destroyed by sunlight

d)

become coral reefs

92.

Nutrients are brought to the surface for phytoplankton to use at _______.

a)

gyres

b)

eddies

c)

upwellings

d)

the equator

93.

_______ causes the Coriolis Effect

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

gravity

c)

wind

d)

density

94.

________ and _______ affect the ocean's density and cause the Global Conveyor Belt to travel

a)

gravity and the Coriolis Effect

b)

temperature and salinity

c)

wind and climate

d)

temperature and the Coriolis Effect

95.

The more scientific name of the Global Conveyor Belt is _____.

a)

halinethermal circulation

b)

thermohaline circulation

c)

thermodensity circulation

96.
The large, circular surface-current pattern found in each ocean.
a)
California Current
b)
Surface Current
c)
Gyre
d)
Global Conveyor Belt
97.
Warm ocean currents generally come from
a)
The North Pole
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Equator
d)
Both A and B
98.
Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the southern hemisphere moves
a)
clockwise
b)
counter-clockwise
c)
both
d)
neither
99.
Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves
a)
clockwise
b)
counter clockwise
c)
both
d)
neither
100.
As you go deeper in the ocean, the water is colder and less salty.
a)
True
b)
False
101.
What happens to a current when it comes in contact with a continent or landmass?
a)
It continues over the continent
b)
It stops
c)
It changes direction
d)
It is absorbed by the land
102.
Currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean are called 
a)
Deep Currents
b)
Convection Currents
c)
Surface Currents
d)
Wave Currents
103.
What causes surface currents north and south of the equator to move in different directions? 
a)
Gases in the ocean
b)
The rotation of the Earth
c)
Temperature differences
d)
Continental deflection
104.

_______________ are flowing streams of water that move continually through the ocean in a specific direction.

a)

Carrots

b)

Breakers

c)

Currents

d)

Tides

105.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the shaping of shorelines?

a)

waves

b)

tides

c)

currents

d)

all of these

106.

A longshore current is characterized by ___________.

a)

water that approaches the shore head on and washes directly back and forth across the beach.

b)

water that rises vertically at the shore and sinks as it washes further down the beach

c)

water that moves horizontally across the edge of the beach in a back and forth pattern

d)

water that approaches the shore at an angle and washes up and down the beach in a zigzag pattern

107.

An outward extension of sand that develops as a result of longshore currents moving sand down a beach is known as a(n) ____________.

a)

baymouth bar

b)

spit

c)

barrier island

d)

groin

108.

A landform that is completely surrounded by water and runs parallel to the mainland is known as a(n) ____________.

a)

baymouth bar

b)

spit

c)

barrier island

d)

groin

109.

A wall of concrete or stacked boulders that extend into the ocean on either side of a harbor entrance is known as a ____________.

a)

baymouth bar

b)

groin

c)

jetty

d)

seawall

110.

One disadvantage of using a groin is that ____________.

a)

they create rough waters that contribute to shipwrecks

b)

prevent lagoons from being opened up to the sea

c)

they stop the flow of longshore currents

d)

they cause sand to build up on one side of the groin and erode on the other

111.

An embankment built along the shore to protect inland areas from powerful waves is known as a ____________.

a)

baymouth bar

b)

groin

c)

jetty

d)

seawall

112.

____________ is the process by which humans retrieve eroded sand from underwater and place it back on the shoreline.

a)

Beach nourishment

b)

Sediment retrieval

c)

Beach replenishment

d)

Shoreline nourishment

113.

True or False?

Sea level has risen and fallen again and again over time.

a)

True

b)

False

114.

What two factors cause currents? (Pick 2 answers)

a)

Density

b)

Temperature

c)

Wind

d)

Light

115.

Where would the position of ITCZ be during the summer monsoon?

a)

Tropic of Capricorn

b)

Equator

c)

Tropic of Cancer

116.

Which latitude receives vertical rays from the sun?

a)

Tropic of Cancer

b)

Tropic of Capricorn

c)

Equator

117.

The (a)   passes through the middle of the country from the Rann of Kuchchh to Mizoram

118.

The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from (a)   from entering the subcontinent

119.

How many different gyres are there?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

5

d)

7

120.

The condition in the atmosphere over a short period of time is called

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

global warming

d)

atmospheric pressure

121.

All of the following impact climate EXCEPT

a)

latitude

b)

ocean currents

c)

prevailing wind

d)

tectonic plates

e)

atmospheric pressure

122.
______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
forecast
d)
sunlight
123.
All of the following are effects of Global Warming EXCEPT
a)
increase in hurricanes
b)
lower sea levels
c)
increase in disease
d)
melting polar ice caps
124.
The gradual increase in the average temperature of our planet Earth is called
a)
Greenhouse Effect
b)
Global Warming
c)
Greenland Effect
d)
Ice Age
125.
Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?
a)
 LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
b)
HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
c)
HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures
d)
There is no relationship
126.
How does latitude influence climate?
a)
The closer you are to the equator the higher the temp
b)
Winds bring rain to the coast from the seas
c)
The higher the altitude the colder the temperature
d)
Ocean Currents affect precipitation
127.

A forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be for a certain period of time.

a)

true

b)

false

128.

A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

a)

air mass

b)

front

c)

tornado

d)

hurricane

129.

a boundary between two air masses

a)

air mass

b)

cold front

c)

front

d)

warm front

130.

A small, very intense cyclonic storm with exceedingly high winds, most often produced along cold fronts in conjunction with severe thunderstorms

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

air mass

d)

cold front

131.

Region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays are most intense and the temperatures are always warm.

a)

tropical zone

b)

temperate zone

c)

polar zone

d)

warm front

132.

a front where warm air moves over cold air and brings drizzly rain and then are followed by warm and clear weather

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

133.

A front where cold air moves in under a warm air mass.

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

134.

The heating of the Earth's surface and atmosphere from solar radiation being absorbed and emitted by the atmosphere, mainly by water vapor and carbon dioxide

a)

warm front

b)

tropical zone

c)

greenhouse effect

d)

global warming

135.

"It was raining heavily in Galway yesterday". This statement describes.....

a)

The weather

b)

The climate

c)

Both the weather and climate

d)

Neither the weather and climate

136.

_______ causes the Coriolis Effect

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

gravity

c)

wind

d)

density

137.

Wind speed is measured by a _________ and wind direction is measured by a ________

a)

barometer, anemometer

b)

thermometer, wind vane

c)

anemometer, wind vane

d)

barometer, wind vane

138.

How does the heat capacity of water affect the climate of a city on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico?

a)

The water reflects heat from the sun and warms the atmosphere in the area.

b)

The water absorbs a large amount of heat and cools the atmosphere in the area.

c)

The water absorbs heat without evaporating causing frequent droughts in the area.

d)

The water evaporates as small amounts of heat are absorbed causing frequent rain showers in the area.

139.

Which statement describes a role that oceans play in climate?

a)

Condensation of warm ocean water influences rain patterns.

b)

Evaporation of warm ocean water influences rain patterns.

c)

Precipitation of warm ocean water includes rain patterns.

d)

Transpiration of warm ocean water influences rain patterns.

140.

How do currents such as the Gulf Stream affect regional climates?

a)

Currents absorb heat as they move from low latitudes to high latitudes.

b)

Currents distribute heat from offshore regions to coastal regions.

c)

Currents distribute heat from the equator to higher latitudes.

d)

Currents remove heat from higher latitudes and distribute it at the equator.

141.

The captain of a ship watches the reading on his barometer suddenly drop. Which condition is the most likely explanation for the change in the barometer readings?

a)

The ship is approaching a storm.

b)

The ship is entering colder waters.

c)

The ship is entering a high-pressure cell.

d)

The ship has passed under a column of rapidly sinking air.

142.

Which type of frontal system is most likely to produce violent, short-lived thunderstorms?

a)

a cold front

b)

a warm front

c)

a stationary front

d)

a warm occluded front

143.

In Florida, the hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. Which of the following combinations of physical factors are present from June to November contributes to the development of a tropical cyclone?

a)

The sun is high overhead radiating high amounts of solar energy and the ocean contains a deep layer of cool water at the surface.

b)

The sun is high overhead radiating high amounts of solar energy and the ocean contains a deep layer of warm water at the surface.

c)

The sun is at a low angle overhead radiating high amounts of solar energy and the ocean contains a deep layer of cool water at the surface.

d)

The sun is at a low angle overhead radiating high amounts of solar energy and the ocean contains a deep layer of warm water at the surface.

144.

In general, which of the following factors are needed to create severe weather such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes?

a)

wind and rain

b)

lightning and thunder

c)

moisture and rising unstable air

d)

ocean water and the Coriolis effect

145.

Earth’s climate can be affected by natural factors such as changes in volcanic activity, solar output, and Earth's orbit around the Sun. Climate change can also be caused by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and the conversion of land for forestry and agriculture. The increase of which greenhouse gas due to human activity has had the greatest impact on global climate in the past century?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

methane

c)

ozone

d)

water vapor

146.

Which statement best describes the process of radiation?

a)

Radiation is a transfer of matter from liquid into gaseous state.

b)

Radiation is a transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves.

c)

Radiation is a transfer of heat energy in a liquid substance by currents.

d)

Radiation is a transfer of heat energy in a solid substance by molecule to molecule.

147.
Multilayered band of gases, water vapor, and dust is ...
a)
atmosphere
b)
climate
c)
equinox
d)
precipitation
148.
The sun’s heat is prevented from escaping back into space too quickly by the earth’s...
a)
atmosphere.
b)
rotation.
c)
landforms.
d)
revolution.
149.

The __________ is a surface current that flows along the eastern US and brings warm water to Europe.

a)

California Current

b)

Gulf Current

c)

North American Gyre

d)

Arctic Current

150.

________ and _______ affect the ocean's density and cause the Global Conveyor Belt to travel

a)

gravity and the Coriolis Effect

b)

temperature and salinity

c)

wind and climate

d)

temperature and the Coriolis Effect

151.

Which statement describes a role that oceans play in climate?

a)

Condensation of warm ocean water influences rain patterns.

b)

Evaporation of warm ocean water influences rain patterns.

c)

Precipitation of warm ocean water includes rain patterns.

d)

Transpiration of warm ocean water influences rain patterns.

152.

How do currents such as the Gulf Stream affect regional climates?

a)

Currents absorb heat as they move from low latitudes to high latitudes.

b)

Currents distribute heat from offshore regions to coastal regions.

c)

Currents distribute heat from the equator to higher latitudes.

d)

Currents remove heat from higher latitudes and distribute it at the equator.

153.

As Jaden researches ocean currents, he learns that the Gulf Stream has a major effect on the climate of Northwest Europe. By which method does the Gulf Stream transfer energy?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

conversion

d)

radiation

154.
An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
155.
An instrument that measures air pressure
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
156.
Which term describes a circulation of air or water that is caused by uneven heating?
a)
convection current
b)
conduction current
c)
radiation current
d)
emission current
157.
____________ air sinks/falls because it is ____________dense.
a)
Cold, More
b)
Warm, Less
c)
Cold, Less
d)
Warm, More
158.
The weight of air as it presses down on Earth's surface
a)
front
b)
air pressure
c)
air mass
d)
evaporation
159.
The place where two air masses meet.
a)
air mass
b)
air pressure
c)
water cycle
d)
front
160.
The conditions of the atmosphere at a certain time and place. 
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
precipitation
d)
atmosphere
161.

The amount of water vapor in the air-

a)

humidity

b)

climate

c)

generalization

162.

Condensation occurs when

a)

there is no water vapor.

b)

water vapor heats up.

c)

water vapor cools.

163.

A small, very intense cyclonic storm with exceedingly high winds, most often produced along cold fronts in conjunction with severe thunderstorms

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

air mass

d)

cold front

164.

a front where warm air moves over cold air and brings drizzly rain and then are followed by warm and clear weather

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

165.

A situation in which the surface position of a front does not move

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

eye wall

166.

This front can cause tornadoes when a warm air mass collides with a cold air mass and is quickly forced upward.

a)

occluded front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

cold front

167.
This front occurs when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass and stops.
a)
occluded front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
d)
cold front
168.
This front occurs when 3 air masses meet up forcing the warm air upward.
a)
occluded front
b)
stationary front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
169.

Weather travels across the U.S. in what direction?

a)

north to south

b)

south to north

c)

west to east

d)

east to west

170.

This front occurs when a warm air mass catches up to a cold air mass and over takes it.

a)

cold front

b)

occluded front

c)

warm front

d)

stationary front

171.
An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to prevail in Georgia?
a)
cool and dry
b)
cool and humid
c)
warm and dry
d)
warm and humid
172.
At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. Which of the following is the reason for the breeze?
a)
The pounding waves generate air currents.
b)
The warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land.
c)
The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land.
d)
There are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean.
173.
Suppose you are swimming in a lake when a thunderstorm approaches. Which of the following would be the best way to protect yourself from lightning?
a)
diving underwater
b)
going fishing instead of swimming
c)
taking shelter in an automobile
d)
taking shelter under a tree
174.
The Coriolis Effect is caused by
a)
Earth rotating around the sun
b)
Earth rotating on its axis
c)
The tides
d)
Gravity
175.
What is the Coriolis Effect and how does it effect global winds?
a)
Curving of winds due to rotation of earth curves wind counterclockwise in Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere
b)
Movement of ocean currents caused by earth rotation' counterclockwise in Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in Southern Hemisphere
c)
curve of global winds caused by global rotation clockwise in Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in Southern Hemisphere
176.
How does the Coriolis Effect influence hurricanes and cyclones
a)
determines how powerful they will be
b)
determines where they will go
c)
determines where they form
d)
determines the direction of the wind rotation
177.
Where weather occurs.
a)
stratosphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
troposphere
d)
mesosphere
178.
Where we live.
a)
stratosphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
troposphere
d)
mesosphere
179.
Where I find clouds.
a)
thermosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
troposphere
d)
ionosphere
180.
Which of these layers is farthest from Earth?
a)
thermosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
exosphere
181.
Found in the stratosphere.
a)
ozone
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
clouds
d)
water vapor
182.
Why are some layers warmer than others?
a)
they get hotter the higher up you go
b)
some layers contain gases that can absorb the sun's energy
c)
some layers closer to the sun are hotter
d)
there is no wind in the upper atmosphere
183.
If the Earth did not rotate, air at the Equator would simply
a)
Sink and move toward the poles.
b)
Rise and move toward the poles.
c)
Stay stationary.
d)
None of the above.
184.
As a result of the Coriolis effect in the northern hemisphere, winds are deflected:
a)
At a 45° angle from the original direction.
b)
At a 90° angle from the original direction.
c)
To the right of the original direction.
d)
To the left of the original direction.
185.
How do differences in air pressure affect the movement of air?
a)
Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
b)
Air always moves from areas of low altitudes to high altitudes.
c)
Air always moves from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
d)
Air always moves from east to west.
186.
As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature _______________.
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
187.
As you go higher in the stratosphere, the temperature _______________.
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
188.

An apparent force caused by the earth’s rotation is the (a)  

189.

__________ are narrow belts of high-altitude (above 12,000 m) westerly winds in the troposphere.

a)

trade winds

b)

jet streams

c)

electricity

d)

hot winds

190.

_____are weather phenomena of the winter months brought in by the westerly flow of Mediterranean region

a)

jet stream

b)

el nino

c)

ITCZ

d)

western cyclonic disturbances

191.

ITCZ Stands for

a)

Inter Torrid convergence zone

b)

Indian Test Championship in Zealand

c)

Inter tropical convergence zone

d)

Don't know the answer

192.

The (a)   is a broad trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge

193.

Reversal in the pressure conditions and eastern Pacific Ocean having lower pressure than eastern Indian Ocean is a periodic change in pressure condition known as the (a)  

194.

(a)   is a warm ocean current that flows past the Peruvian coast in place of cold Peruvian current every 2 to 5 years.

195.

Monsoon arrives at the southern tip of the Indian (a)   generally by first week of June

196.
Uneven heating of Earth's surface by the sun causes which of these?
a)
wind patterns
b)
cloud formation
c)
volcanic activity
d)
nutrient cycling

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