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WorksheetsSci 8 - Climate Exam Review
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
Lower latitude =
closer to the equator = warmer temperatures
closer to the equator = colder temperatures
closer to the poles = warmer temperatures
closer to the poles = cooler temperatures
Higher elevations = ________________ temperatures
cooler
warmer
The average temperature at Earth's North Pole is colder than the average temperature at the Equator because the Equator
receives less direct/intense insolation
receives more direct/intense insolation
has more cloud cover
has a thicker atmosphere
Which climate condition generally results from both an increase in distance from the equator and an increase in elevation above sea level?
increased air pressure
cooler temperatures
warmer prevailing winds
increased precipitation
As elevation increases, air temperature
decreases.
increases.
remains the same.
Mountain tops have snow due to the high
latitude.
elevation.
longitude.
The average conditions of an area over an extended period of time =
geology
climate
weather
fronts
As latitude increases, air temperature ________.
decreases
increases
remains the same
Lower latitudes, near the equator have a ________ temperature range throughout the year.
smaller
larger
Higher latitude =
closer to the equator = warmer temperatures
closer to the equator = colder temperatures
closer to the poles = warmer temperatures
closer to the poles = cooler temperatures
Higher latitudes, near the poles, have a ________ temperature range throughout the year.
smaller
larger
As the angle of insolation increases, the intensity of insolation ______________.
increases
decreases
remains the same
Which location would experience hotter temperatures?
A
B
Both would be the same
Which location would receives direct insolation from the Sun?
A
B
Both would be the same
Equator =
cold and dry
cold and wet
warm and dry
warm and wet
North and South Poles =
rising air, cold and wet
rising air, warm and dry
sinking air, cold and dry
sinking air, warm and wet
Winds and ocean currents curve due to the
Moon's rotation.
Earth's rotation.
Sun's revolution.
Earth's revolution.
The Curving of winds and ocean currents is called the
Magnetic Effect
Coriolis Effect
Duldroms Effects
As elevation increases, air temperature
decreases.
increases.
remains the same.
Windward side of mountain =
Cool and Wet
Warm and Dry
Winds move from locations of _______ pressure to _____ pressure.
low, high
high, low
______ radiation is released/given off by the Earth at night.
Ultraviolet
Visible light
X-rays
Infared
Plants absorb ____ from the air.
oxygen
glucose
carbon dioxide
Deforestation results in _______ carbon dioxide in the air.
less
more
High pressure =
dry climate
wet climate
Low pressure =
dry climate
wet climate
Winds travel across the continental USA from _____ to ____.
NW, SE
SW, NE
SE, NW
NE, SW
Wet Belts of rising air are found at
The equator and and 60 º N & S
The equator and and 90 º N & S
As latitude increases, you get closer to _____.
the equator
the poles
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Carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane and nitrous oxide =
greenhouse gases
basement gases
balloon gases
If sea level rises it could lead to
melting of glaciers and ice cap
meteorite impacts
leaving the hose on at the ocean
Global warming can lead to
higher sea levels
lower sea levels
new glaciers forming
Greenhouse gases absorb
ultraviolet radiation.
visible light radiation.
infrared radiation.
Mountains force air up the _______________ side and down the _______________ side
leeward, windward
windward, leeward
Windward side of mountain =
cooler, cloudy, & wet
warmer, clear & dry
cooler, clear & dry
warmer, cloudy & wet
Leeward side of mountain =
cooler, cloudy, humid
warmer, clear, dry
cooler, cloudy, dry
warmer, cloudy, humid
Ocean currents: Warm currents bring_______________ temperatures, cool currents bring _______________ temperatures.
cooler, cooler
warmer, warmer
cooler, warmer
warmer, cooler
Locations near a large body of water have
moderate climates with a smaller temperature range = warmer winters and cooler summers.
moderate climates with a larger temperature range = cooler winters and warmer summers.
extreme climates with a larger temperature range = cooler winters and warmer summers.
extreme climates with a smaller temperature range = warmer winters and cooler summers.
Inland locations =
moderate climates with a smaller temperature range = warmer winters and cooler summers.
moderate climates with a larger temperature range = cooler winters and warmer summers.
extreme climates with a larger temperature range = cooler winters and warmer summers.
extreme climates with a smaller temperature range = warmer winters and cooler summers.
Dry belts caused by sinking and diverging air are located at which latitudes?
0º and 30º N
30º N & S and 90 º N & S
0º and 60º S
60º N & S and 0º
The average temperature at Earth's North Pole is colder than the average temperature at the Equator because the Equator
receives less ultraviolet radiation
receives more intense insolation
has more cloud cover
has a thicker atmosphere
A city located on the coast of North America has warmer winters and cooler summers than a city at the same elevation and latitude located near the center of North America. Which statement best explains the difference between the cities' climates?
Ocean surfaces change temperature more slowly than land surfaces.
Warm, moist air rises when it meets cool, dry air.
Wind speeds are usually greater over land surfaces than over ocean surfaces.
Ocean surfaces have a lower specific heat than land surfaces.
The map shows locations A and B on Earth's surface at the same distance from the ocean, at the same elevation above sea level, and at the same latitude. Which statement best explains why location A has a cooler climate than location B?
Location A has a longer duration of insolation each day.
Location A is influenced by a cold ocean current.
Location B is farther from the equator.
Location B has less intense insolation each day.
The diagram shows how prevailing winds cause different weather conditions on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain range. Clouds usually form on the windward sides of mountains because this is where air
rises and cools
rises and warms
sinks and cools
sinks and warms
The prevailing southwesterlies wind belt causes most low-pressure weather systems to travel across the United States from the
southwest toward the northeast
northwest toward the southeast
northeast toward the southwest
southeast toward the northwest
Compared to an inland location, a location on an ocean shore at the same elevation and latitude is likely to have
cooler winters and cooler summers
cooler winters and warmer summers
warmer winters and warmer summers
warmer winters and cooler summers
The map shows a portion of the western United States and Canada. Two cities in Canada, Vancouver and Winnipeg, are labeled on the map. Which graph best represents the average monthly air temperatures for Vancouver and Winnipeg?
Objects in the NORTHERN Hemisphere deflect to which direction due to the Coriolis Effect?
Left
Up
Down
Right
Objects in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere deflect to which direction due to the Coriolis Effect?
Left
Up
Down
Right
The Coriolis Effect is caused by what?
The wind blowing
Earth's gravity pulling things down
The rotation of the Earth
The pull of the Moon
Wet areas caused by rising air and converging surface winds are located at which two latitudes?
0º and 30º N
30º N and 30º S
0º and 60º S
30º N and 60º S
The cross section represents the windward and leeward sides of a mountain. The arrows show the direction of air movement over the mountain. Points X and Y represent locations on Earth’s surface.
Compared to the temperature and water vapor content of the air at location X, the temperature and water vapor content at location Y are most likely
warmer and wetter
warmer and drier
cooler and wetter
cooler and drier
The planetary surface winds and air currents near Earth’s equator are usually
converging and sinking
diverging and sinking
converging and rising
diverging and rising
The cross section shows how prevailing winds have caused different climates on the windwards and leeward sides of a mountain range.
Why does the windward side of this mountain have a wet climate?
Rising air compresses and cools, causing the water droplets to evaporate
Rising air compresses and warms, causing the water vapor to condense.
Rising air expands and cools, causing the water vapor to condense.
Rising air expands and warms, causing the water droplets to evaporate.
The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of
counterclockwise
The Poles
The Equator
Mid-Latitude
______ causes surface currents.
The Coriolis Effect
gravity
density differences
wind
_______ causes the Coriolis Effect
Earth's rotation
gravity
wind
density
West coast of continental USA =
warm Gulf Stream Current
cool California Current
warm East Australia Current
warm California Current
East coast of South America =
warm Gulf Stream Current
cool California Current
warm Brazil Current
cool Peru Current
West coast of South America =
warm Gulf Stream Current
cool California Current
warm Brazil Current
cool Peru Current
West coast of Europe =
warm North Atlantic Current
cool California Current
warm Brazil Current
cool Peru Current
How do humans contribute greenhouse gases to the atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels (like gas and coal)
Building cement buildings
Riding bikes and using solar energy
Competing in the Olympics
During the day, the Earth absorbs __________ radiation from the Sun.
infrared
gamma
microwave
visible light and ultraviolet
During the day, Earth absorbs _________ radiation.
short-wave, visible
long-wave, infrared
Insolation =
sunlight
darkness
At night, the Earth re-radiates __________ radiation out towards space.
infrared
gamma
microwave
visible light and ultraviolet
At night, Earth re-radiates _________ radiation out towards space.
short-wave, visible
long-wave, infrared
The graph shows us that
the earth temperature is always increasing
the earth's temperature has steadily increased since 1900
the earth's temperature has steadily rising since the 1960s
the earth's temperature decreased during the 19th and 20th centuries
The three (3) primary heat absorbing gases in the atmosphere are (CHOOSE THREE):
Carbon dioxide
Water vapor
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Methane
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by
allowing more sunlight into the atmosphere.
reflecting more sunlight from clouds.
reducing the amount of oxygen in the air.
trapping more heat in the atmosphere.
