Worksheets7th Unit 2.1 Test
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 3hrs 52mins
True or False: "The GPS says 33. N and 84. W" is an example of relative location.
True
False
Which zone has the the coldest place on earth?
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
The climate zone that is between the Tropic of cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
Tropical zone
Polar zone
Temperate Zone
The earth is colder where it is --------- from the sun.
nearest
farthest
In the temperate zone, there are ------ distinct seasons
four
five
three
six
What is climate?
the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place
cloud cover and temperature
precipitation and humidity at a given time and place
weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
What is elevation?
the depth of the ocean
the height of the atmosphere
the depth of a lake
the height above sea level
What are the three main climate zones?
tropical, thermal, polar
tropical, temperate, polar
cold, super hot, blah
polar, tropical, humid
Temperatures in the TEMPERATE ZONES are...
cold all year
always warm
warm in summer and cold in winter
Temperatures in the TROPICAL ZONES are...
cold all year
always warm
warm in summer and cold in winter
What zone is the United States in?
Temperate
Polar
Tropical
What climate zone is the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
What climate zone is the white area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Which climate region is in green/in between the tropics and the poles
Hot
Polar
Temperate
None of the above
What are the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?
climate
temperature
elevation
precipitation
Rain, sleet, hail, and freezing rain are all...
precipitation
condensation
evaporation
percolation
Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?
1
2
3
4
Which biome is best represented by this climatograph?
Tundra
Desert
Tropical rainforest
Which biome is best reresented by this climatograph?
Tundra
Desert
Tropical rainforest
Which biome is best represented in this climatograph?
Tundra
Desert
Tropical rainforest
Why does the Earth have different climate zones?
The Moon controls the climate on Earth
The Earth is tilted on its axis so it gets different amounts of sunlight around it.
Some areas are close to oceans and others are not.
What determines Earth's seasons?
rotation and tilt
revolution
ozone layer
continental drift
Hydrosphere is a term for Earth's
land
air
water
animals
70% of Earth's surface is made up of the
atmosphere
lithosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
Weather is
short-term part of climate
long-term part of climate
the same as climate
unrelated to climate
One rotation of planet Earth takes
1 day
1 week
1 month
1 year
Which of the following are the two main factors that determine climate?
precipitation and humidity
temperature and air pressure
wind conditions and humidity
temperature and precipitation
Which best describes why latitudes closer to the equator have warmer climates?
Latitudes closer to the equator are at lower elevations than latitudes away from the equator.
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Latitudes closer to the equator are nearer to ocean currents than latitudes away from the equator.
Latitudes closer to the equator get more wind carrying energy in the form of heat than latitudes away from the equator.
Which point indicates where the vegetation (plants, grass, and trees) will be most plentiful?
point R
point S
point T
point W
Which point would be the dryest?
point R
point S
point T
point W
What weather conditions would you expect to find on the windward side of a mountain, which faces the ocean?
clear
dry
rainy
cold
What weather conditions would you expect to find on the leeward side of a mountain?
clear
dry
rainy
cold
Which sentence best describes how latitude and air temperature are related?
The lower the latitude, the lower the air temperature.
The lower the latitude, the colder the air temperature.
The higher the latitude, the colder the air temperature.
The higher the latitude, the warmer the air temperature.
What is the relationship between latitude and average temperature?
As latitude increases, temperature decreases
As latitude Increases, temperature increases
As latitude increases, temperature does not change
How does altitude affect temperature?
As altitude increases, temperature increases
As altitude increases, temperature decreases
As altitude increases temperature doesn't change
How does nearness to large bodies of water affect temperature?
Temperature Range = (High Temperature - Low Temperature)
Larger range in temperature throughout the year
Smaller range in temperature throughout the year
Nearness to bodies of water has no affect on temperature
How does "nearness" to the center of a large land mass (located inland) affect temperature?
Temperature Range = (High Temperature - Low Temperature)
Larger range in temperature throughout the year
Smaller range in temperature throughout the year
Nearness to bodies of water has no affect on temperature
On which side of continents do you mostly find warm ocean currents?
West side of continents
East side of continents
On which side of continents do you normally find cold ocean currents?
West side of continents
East side of continents
Which two months have Solstices?
June and December
March and September
March and June
September and December
How many degress is the Earth's axis tilted?
30.2
23.5
25.3
24
What is the reason for the seasons?
Earth's tilted axis and rotation
Earth's rotation and size
Earth's tilted axis and revolution
Earth's rotation and revolution
If it is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, then it is ________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
In the Northern Hemisphere, which month does Winter Solstice occur?
March
June
September
December
What day of the year has the most amount of sunlight?
Spring Equinox
Summer Solstice
Fall Equinox
Winter Solstice
What seasons is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere at Position A?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
What seasons is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere at Position B?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
What seasons is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere at Position C?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
What seasons is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere at Position D?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
During an equinox, there is approximately (a) hours of daylight on Earth.
When it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
(a)
During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what direction does Earth's axis tilt?
Toward the Sun
Away from the Sun
Sideways
As elevation increases, how much does temperature decrease?
3.5 degrees for every 100 feet
3.5 degrees for every 1,000 feet
10 degrees for every 1,000 feet
3 degrees for every 1,000 feet
