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Unidad 5 Revision

Total questions: 157

Worksheet time: 36hrs 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of these substances is a liquid form of precipitation?

a)

rain

b)

sleet

c)

hail

d)

snow

2.

Which of the following is the best definition of precipitation?

a)

liquid water found on Earth’s surface

b)

any form of water present in Earth’s atmosphere

c)

water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds

d)

water vapor that has formed liquid droplets in a cloud

3.

On an island near the equator, the sun's energy causes ocean water to evaporate during the day. In the afternoon, heavy rains fall. This process is repeated during the summer months. What does this example BEST show?

a)

how most water on Earth is in the form of water vapor

b)

how the sun is the main source of energy for the water cycle

c)

how land is the main source of water during the water cycle

d)

how the ocean is large enough that it never runs out of water

4.

Clouds form when water vapor condenses onto

a)

oxygen atoms

b)

dust particles

c)

nitrogen atoms

d)

none of the above

5.

Condensation occurs because

a)

temperature decreases with height in the atmosphere

b)

temperature increases with height in the atmosphere

6.

The continent of Antarctica is covered with an ice sheet. Which part of the Earth system includes the ice sheet?

a)

biosphere

b)

cryosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

atmosphere

7.

Sometimes fires burn down large areas of forests that are part of the biosphere. Other than the biosphere, which of Earth’s other systems is a forest fire most likely to affect?

a)

geosphere

b)

cryosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

hydrosphere

8.

When trees die, they often fall on the ground and decompose. Which part of the Earth system includes dead and decomposed trees?

a)

biosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

cryosphere

9.

Where is the atmosphere located?

a)

above the crust

b)

below the crust

c)

above the core

d)

below the oceans

10.

Which of these answers describes Earth’s atmosphere?

a)

all living and once-living things

b)

the mixture of gases that surrounds Earth

c)

a mixture of nickel and iron below the mantle

d)

all the salt and fresh liquid water on Earth’s surface

11.

Which of these parts of the Earth system are interacting when Florida’s orange trees grow?

a)

biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere

b)

geosphere, cryosphere, and atmosphere

c)

biosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere

d)

cryosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

12.

Which of these pairs are part of the cryosphere?

a)

rain and snow

b)

glaciers and lakes

c)

permafrost and icebergs

d)

Arctic ice sheet and rainfall

13.
Certain stages of the water cycle are most likely occurring under certain weather conditions.  Which stage is most likely going to occur on a warm, sunny day?
a)
precipitation
b)
condensation
c)
evaporation
14.
Which of the following is true about the unequal heating of land (sand) and water?
a)
land/sand heats up and cools off faster than water
b)
water heats up and cools off faster than land/sand
c)
land and water heat and cool at the exact same rate
15.
Study the graph below.  Where is most of the Earth's water located?
a)
Rivers and Lakes
b)
Glaciers and Icecaps
c)
oceans
d)
groundwater
16.
Which of the following is true about the unequal heating of land (sand) and water?
a)
land/sand heats up and cools off faster than water
b)
water heats up and cools off faster than land/sand
c)
land and water heat and cool at the exact same rate
17.
What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?
a)
precipitation and humidity
b)
temperature and air pressure
c)
wind conditions and humidity
d)
temperature and precipitation
18.
What causes winds to form on Earth?
a)
solar energy
b)
ocean currents
c)
elevation differences
d)
uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
19.

what is a cryosphere

a)

parts of earth with animals

b)

hot parts of earth

c)

a portion of earth with solid water

20.

Each of Earth's spheres is distinguished by the materials from which it is made. Plants and animals make up part of which sphere?

a)

biosphere

b)

cryosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

hydrospheres

21.

Look at the illustration. The volcanic eruption is sending out clouds of dust and ash. An interaction between which two spheres is being demonstrated?

a)

biosphere and geosphere

b)

cryosphere and biosphere

c)

geosphere and atmosphere

d)

atmosphere and hydrosphere

22.

Solar energy does not warm Earth’s surface evenly. For example, during the day, land areas warm up faster than nearby bodies of water. How does this uneven warming affect the movement of air over land and water?

a)

The cooler, denser air above the water flows toward the warmer, less dense air above the land, causing a sea breeze.

b)

The warmer, less dense air above the land flows toward the cooler, denser air above the water, causing a land breeze.

c)

The cooler air over the water would absorb water vapor and rise, resulting in rainy conditions over the shoreline.

d)

The warmer air over the land would transfer energy to the cooler air by conduction, leading to a uniform air temperature.

23.

According to this picture, what kind of air is the Jet Stream bringing to most of the continental USA?

a)

Warmer Air

b)

Colder Air

24.

How does wind move?

a)

From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

b)

From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

c)

From areas of high temperature to areas of low tempreture

d)

From areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature

25.

Why is the ocean the NOT the only source of water in the water cycle?

a)

because water vapor can be evaporated by trees, rivers, lakes, streams and puddles

b)

because water vapor is only evaporated by precipitation

c)

because water vapor is only evaporated by vegitation

d)

None of the above, the ocean IS the only source for evaporation of water.

26.

If Florida is having a week of high humidity, what is causing that?

a)

smaller amount of water vapor in the air

b)

larger amount of water vapor in the air

c)

no water vapor in the air

d)

high pressure system moving out

27.

when water vapor in the clouds turns back into liquid water that is called...

a)

conduction

b)

condensation

c)

convection

d)

precipitation

28.

Rain, snow, and hail are also referred to as...

a)

water vapor

b)

storms

c)

condensation

d)

precipitiation

29.

What is water gas in our atmosphere called?

a)

precipitation

b)

water vapor

c)

water

d)

rain

30.

What is it called when water molecules are heated by the sun?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

31.

The sun cause evaporation by heating water molecules. Plants take in water through their roots and transpiration occurs through their leaves. These are both processes that happen in during...

a)

the carbon cycle

b)

the water cyle

c)

the oxygen cycle

d)

the carbon dioxide cycle

32.

Which of the following is water being evaporated through leaves of plants?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

transpiration

d)

precipitation

33.

Which stage in the water cycle is represented by the arrow showing water vapor rising from the sea?

a)

collection

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

precipitation

34.

Which sequence below shows how water leaves the ocean and returns to land as it moves through the water cycle?

a)

condensation, precipitation, evaporation

b)

evaporation, condensation, precipitation

c)

evaporation, precipitation, condensation

d)

precipitation, condensation, and precipitation

35.

One morning, Ryan noticed there were tiny drops of water on the grass as he walked to school. That afternoon, he did not see any drops of water on the grass when he returned home. Which of the following best explains what happened to the drops of water?

a)

The heat from the air caused the water drops to boil.

b)

The air cooled the water and caused the drops to freeze.

c)

The Sun heated the water and caused the drops to evaporate.

d)

The energy from the Sun caused the water drops to condense.

36.

Water runs down creeks and rivers until it flows into the ocean. At what stage in the water cycle does the water return to creeks and rivers?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Vapor formation

37.

Why are oceans such an important part of the water cycle?

a)

Oceans contain most of the water on Earth.

b)

Oceans help to replenish the water in rivers and streams via evaporation and precipitation.

c)

The water from oceans evaporates back into the air.

d)

All of the above.

38.

Rain, sleet, snow, and hail are all examples of what?

a)

precipitation

b)

evaporation

c)

condensation

d)

groundwater

39.
Winds are caused by 
a)
equal heating 
b)
unequal heating
40.
What is the instrument called that measures air pressure?
a)
thermometer
b)
ruler
c)
yard stick
d)
barometer
41.
When air is heated, it will MOST likely
a)
expand and fall
b)
expand and rise
c)
condense and fall
d)
condense and rise
42.
Why does warm air rise?
a)
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
b)
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
c)
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
d)
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.
43.
Which of these MOST likely causes winds to blow on Earth?
a)
Earth spins quickly, causing air to blow around.
b)
The gravity of Earth and the Moon push and pull the air.
c)
Warm air rises and cool air falls toward Earth's surface.
d)
Ocean waves push air onto the shore and across Earth's surface.
44.
Which describes how wind speed if affected by weather?
a)
rainy weather causes greater wind speeds
b)
warmer weather causes greater wind speeds
c)
differences in air pressure cause greater wind speeds
d)
small temperature changes cause greater wind speeds
45.
Which global winds have the greatest impact on the weather in the US?
a)
trade winds
b)
prevailing westerlies
c)
doldrums
d)
polar easterlies
46.
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
a)
from east to west
b)
from west to east
c)
from north to south
d)
from south to north
47.
I am a fast-moving ribbon of AIR that moves from west to east in the Northern Hemisphere around the Earth.
a)
California Current
b)
Gulf Stream
c)
Jet Stream
d)
Atlantic Ocean
48.
Which of the following are narrow belts of strong winds found in the upper troposphere?
a)
doldrums
b)
westerlies
c)
trade winds
d)
jet streams
49.
Which is most responsible for guiding the movement of different air masses across the United States?
a)
the oceans
b)
trade winds
c)
the jet stream
d)
easterly winds
50.
How does the jet stream affect the weather?
a)
The jet stream transports weather systems that affect us.
b)
The jet stream does not affect the weather.
c)
The jet stream releases oxygen so we can breathe.
d)
The jet stream brings only bad weather.
51.
Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream? 
a)
A It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.
b)
B It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane.
c)
C It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North America.
d)
D It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise.
52.

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

a)

the Earth to rotate on its axis

b)

earthquakes

c)

global winds to move in a curved path instead of a straight line

d)

the Earth to revolve around the sun

53.
The curving path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth's rotation is called what?
a)
Sublimation
b)
Continental Deflection
c)
Transpiration
d)
Coriolis Effect
54.

What type of storm is pictured here?

a)

Tornado

b)

Thunderstorm

c)

Winter storm

d)

Hurricane

55.

True or false: Storms are caused by slow, steady changes in air pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Thunderstorms can bring:

a)

Heavy precipitation

b)

Thunder and lightning

c)

Strong winds

d)

All of the above

57.

This is a picture of a

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

Hurricane

c)

Tornado

d)

High pressure system

58.

Tornadoes are different from hurricanes because...

a)

They are short lived

b)

They are smaller

c)

They are short lived and smaller

d)

They have strong winds.

59.

Tornadoes form when...

a)

Warm, humid air mixes with cold, dry air

b)

Warm, dry air mixes with cold, wet air

c)

Two cumulonimbus clouds collide

d)

Cold air rises and warm air sinks

60.

The area of lowest pressure in a hurricane is...

a)

Farthest from the middle or "eye"

b)

Half way between the eye and the outer edge

c)

At the middle or "eye"

d)

Nowhere; Hurricanes are high pressure systems

61.

Hurricanes form over

a)

Warm land near the equator

b)

Cold land near the poles

c)

Cold water near the poles

d)

Warm water near the equator

62.

Winds in a hurricane move from the outside of the storm towards the eye because...

a)

The eye has the lowest pressure and air moves from high to low pressure.

b)

The eye has the highest pressure and air moves from low to high pressure

63.

In order for a thunderstorm to occur, what must happen?

a)

Cold, less dense air must rise, warm and condense.

b)

Warm, less dense air must rise, cool and condense.

64.

A sudden spark or electrical discharge within a cloud is

a)

Lightning

b)

Impossible

c)

Thunder

d)

Aurora Borealis

65.

You see lightning first, before you hear thunder...

a)

Because lightning travels slower than the sound of thunder

b)

Because lightning travels faster than the sound of thunder

c)

Because of the Doppler effect

d)

Because magic.

66.

Long periods of rain can cause a...

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

Hurricane

c)

Drought

d)

Flood

67.
How are tornadoes and hurricanes similar?
a)
both form over land
b)
both form over water
c)
both cause flooding
d)
both have high winds
68.

What kind of storm can happen anytime of the year, and usually brings lightning and thunder?

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

69.

In which type of storm does a storm surge occur?

a)

hurricanes

b)

flash floods

c)

water spouts

d)

thunderstorms

70.

What scale is used for tornadoes?

a)

Category Scale

b)

EF Scale

c)

Saffir-Simpson Scale

d)

Metric Scale

71.

What type of storm is indicated by picture?

a)

thunderstorm

b)

blizzard

c)

hurricane

d)

tornado

72.

What type of storm is indicated by the picture?

a)

thunderstorm

b)

blizzard

c)

hurricane

d)

tornado

73.

What type of storm is pictured?

a)

thunderstorm

b)

blizzard

c)

hurricane

d)

tornado

74.

This type of storm has swirling winds around a calm center called an eye.

a)

thunderstorm

b)

blizzard

c)

hurricane

d)

tornado

75.
The _______ forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and freezing temperatures for the rest of this week.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
hydrosphere
d)
solar system
76.
The ____ falling from the sky changed from rain to sleet as the temperatures dropped drastically.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
rocks
d)
precipitation
77.

The warm _____ brought rain to McDonough as it moved in over the cold air that was already here.

a)

climate

b)

back

c)

front

d)

fog

78.
The Continental Polar ____ ____ is very dry & cold; but the Maritime Tropical is warm & moist.
a)
climate
b)
air mass
c)
front
d)
back
79.
I was not surprised when the weather forecast called for 100% ________ on such a damp, dreary day when everything was covered with dew.
a)
fog
b)
dew
c)
humidity
d)
sunshine
80.

What is a large body of air that has the same characteristics such as temperature & humidity?

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

weather front

d)

air mass

81.
_______ affects weather because the further north or south you go from the Equator, the less solar energy (heat).
a)
altitude
b)
latitude
c)
sunlight
d)
atmosphere
82.
Large body of air with the same temperature, pressure, and moisture characteristics is called?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
air mass
d)
jet stream
83.
______ affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly.
a)
latitude
b)
altitude
c)
atmosphere
d)
sunlight
84.
______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
forecast
d)
sunlight
85.
Earth is unevenly heated due to its?
a)
oceans and moon
b)
tilt and shape
c)
gravity and clouds
d)
climate and weather
86.
The boundary between two air masses that meet is called?
a)
front
b)
back
c)
side
d)
air mass
87.
The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs is the _.
a)
thermosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
troposphere
88.
The result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area is called _.
a)
altitude
b)
pressure
c)
density
d)
air pressure
89.
How hot or cold something is - 
a)
friction
b)
temperature
c)
gravity
90.
The biggest factor in determining climate is?
a)
elevation
b)
an ocean
c)
latitude
d)
mountain
91.
A polar climate is?
a)
warm and cool
b)
consistently moderate
c)
consistently cool
d)
consistently warm
92.
A temperate climate is?
a)
consistently cool
b)
consistently warm
c)
consistently moderate
d)
warm and cool
93.
The temperature of a tropical climate is?
a)
consistently warm
b)
consistently cool
c)
consistently moderate
d)
warm and cool
94.
What is the measure of distance in degrees north and south from the equator?
a)
latitude
b)
longitude
c)
elevation
d)
topography
95.
_____ climate is described as cold all year long and located in high latitudes.
a)
Polar
b)
Continental
c)
Dry
d)
Highland
96.
_______ climate is described as hot and wet, and is located in low latitudes.
a)
Tropical
b)
Dry
c)
Continental
d)
Moderate
97.

Which information could be used to determine the climate of a region?

a)

the humidity on a cloudy day

b)

the total amount of rainfall over several years

c)

the average wind speed during a specific week

d)

the sea’s surface temperature during a hurricane

98.

Humidity is the...

a)

Amount of water vapor in the air

b)

Measure of air speed

c)

Measure of precipitation

d)

Measure of air pressure

99.

In what direction do winds always blow?

a)

From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

b)

From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

100.

When two air masses meet, there is a _____, or boundary.

a)

thunderstorm

b)

watch

c)

front

d)

cloud

101.

Name this front

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

102.

Name this front

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

103.

What part of the illustration shows Evaporation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

104.

Which number illustrates Condensation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

105.

The polar jet stream changes location depending on the season. It affects the weather conditions of the central part of the United States during the winter. During the summer the area becomes warmer. Which statement is true about how the polar jet stream causes this temperature increase?

a)

The polar jet stream has moved south, allowing cold air to move into the central United States.

b)

The polar jet stream has moved north, causing warm air to move south into the central United States.

c)

The polar jet stream has moved north, causing cold air to move north into the northern United States.

d)

The polar jet stream has moved south, causing warm air to move north into the northern United States.

106.

Which of the following correctly describes the surface air movements within a low-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

clockwise towards the center of the low-pressure system

b)

clockwise away from the center of the low-pressure system

c)

counterclockwise toward the center of the low-pressure system

d)

counterclockwise away from the center of a low-pressure system

107.

What type of weather does a high pressure system bring?

a)

Cloudy with a chance of precipitation

b)

Clear skies and sunny

c)

Thunderstorms followed by cooler temperatures

d)

Steady precipitation followed by warmer temperatures

108.

What type of weather does a low pressure system bring?

a)

Cloudy with a chance of precipitation

b)

Clear skies and sunny

c)

Thunderstorms followed by cooler temperatures

d)

Steady precipitation followed by warmer temperatures

109.

What type of weather does a warm front bring?

a)

Cloudy with a chance of precipitation

b)

Clear skies and sunny

c)

Thunderstorms followed by cooler temperatures

d)

Steady precipitation followed by warmer temperatures

110.

Humidity is:

a)

a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities.

b)

a body of air with horizontally uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure.

c)

a quantity representing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

d)

none of the above.

111.

Which position on the map indicates an air mass that is warmer and drier?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

112.

Which of these in NOT one of the reasons the atmosphere is important?

a)

it is where weather occurs

b)

it is where you can find the aurora borealis, beautiful lights in the night sky

c)

it contains gases needed for photosynthesis

d)

without it, sound could not travel to our ears

113.

What happens to most solar radiation when it reaches the surface of the earth?

a)

It reflects back

b)

It's collected in solar panels

c)

It's absorbed by land, water, and plants

d)

It disperses throughout the earth's atmosphere

114.

(_______________)- Land (Earth's core, mantle, mountains, sand, metals)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

115.

(_______________)- Water (oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, glaciers)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

116.

(_______________)- Air (oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, zone, wind)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

117.

(_______________)- Life (plants, animals, insects, humans)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

118.

(_______________) Water in a lake becomes groundwater (_______________).

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

119.

(_______________) Ocean water evaporates into the air (_______________).

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

120.

(_______________) Groundwater is absorbed plants into their roots (_______________).

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

121.

(_______________) Humans breathe in oxygen (_______________).

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

122.

(_______________) Oil wells burn fossil fuels (_______________).

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

123.

(_______________) River deposits sediment (_______________).

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

124.

Comes from the Greek word for "water"

a)

bio-

b)

hydro-

c)

atmo-

d)

geo-

125.

Comes from the Greek word for "life"

a)

bio-

b)

hydro-

c)

atmo-

d)

geo-

126.

What is the atmosphere?

a)

all the air and gases on the planet

b)

made up of living things

c)

the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth

d)

the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth

127.

What is the hydrosphere?

a)

all the air and gases on the planet

b)

made up of living things

c)

the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth

d)

the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth

128.

What is the biosphere?

a)

all the air and gases on the planet

b)

made up of living things

c)

the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth

d)

the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth

129.

What is the geosphere?

a)

all the air and gases on the planet

b)

all the frozen water on the Earth

c)

the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth

d)

the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth

130.
This sphere is composed of all the living things 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
131.
When living things breathe, they interact with which of Earth's spheres? 
a)
lithosphere 
b)
Hydrosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Biosphere 
132.

Why do Australia and China have opposite seasons?

a)

They are both in the northern hemisphere

b)

They are both in the southern hemisphere

c)

They are in opposite hemispheres

d)

They are both in the western hemisphere

133.

What is climate?

a)

What's happening in space at a time and place.

b)

What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place

c)

The average weather over many years

d)

The average temperature over many years.

134.

The seasons are caused by___________?

a)

The direction the Earth's axis is tilted toward the sun

b)

Tropical Storms

c)

Changes in the moon

d)

The Earth's revolution on its axis around the Sun

135.

Three Characteristics that make up climate

a)

weather, humidity

b)

seasons, precipitation, temperature

c)

wind, latitude, pollution

d)

nearness to a desert

136.

What Hemisphere is Sydney Australia?

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

137.

What type of Climate would you find at the high latitudes?

a)

warm summers and cool winters

b)

cold all year long

c)

hot all year long

d)

hot summer and cold winters

138.

As the elevation increases the temperature

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

stays the same

d)

none of the above

139.

Opposite Hemispheres (Northern and Southern) have opposite seasons.

a)

True

b)

False

140.

Countries in the Southern Hemisphere have summer:

a)

At the same time of year as countries in the Northern Hemisphere

b)

At the opposite time of year as countries in the Northern Hemisphere

141.

This graph shows the hottest temperatures (red line) in:

a)

June, July and August

b)

January, February, March

c)

October, November, December

142.

This graph is from a place:

a)

in the Northern Hemisphere

b)

in the Southern Hemisphere

c)

At the equator

143.

What climate region do you think graph 3 has?

a)

Humid Subtropical

b)

Mediterranean

c)

Tropical Savanna

d)

Humid Tropical

144.

What form or precipitation does graph 3 have?

a)

Rain

b)

Snow

c)

Both

145.

Which hemisphere is graph 3 in?

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

146.
Areas near the _________ have warmer climates because the sun’s rays hit Earth’s surface more there. 
a)
sun 
b)
 ocean
c)
equator
d)
poles
147.
What are the sea and land breezes over a large region that changes direction with the seasons?   
a)
Jet Stream
b)
 Currents 
c)
Prevailing Winds
d)
Monsoons
148.
Streams of water within the ocean that move in regular patterns are called __________.  
a)
Ocean Currents
b)
Jet Stream 
c)
Prevailing Winds
d)
 Monsoons
149.
Many mountainous areas have _______ climates than the lower areas around them. 
a)
Freezing
b)
 Windy
c)
Cooler 
d)
 Warmer
150.
What are narrow bands of high-speed winds called?  
a)
Seasonal Winds 
b)
Windward 
c)
Leeward
d)
Jet Streams
151.
Prevailing winds, the presence of mountains, and seasonal winds are factors that affect what?   
a)
Temperature 
b)
Precipitation
c)
Ocean Currents
d)
 Winds
152.
___ is affected by latitude, altitude, distance from large bodies of water, and ocean currents.  
a)
Precipitation
b)
 Prevailing Winds
c)
 Ocean Currents 
d)
Temperature
153.
Which winds are those that usually blow in one direction in a region.?   
a)
Jet Stream
b)
Prevailing Winds
c)
Leeward 
d)
Windward
154.

Determine if this statement is true or false: Florida can flood from storm surges that push ocean water inland during hurricanes

a)

True

b)

False

155.

Which of these is/are true about flood waters.

a)

They can damage properties

b)

The can cause injury

c)

The can contaminate drinking water supplies

d)

All of the above

156.

The picture below shows the remnants of a home on the Florida coast. The destruction of this home was most likely an impact from which type of natural disaster?

a)

earthquake

b)

hurricane

c)

sinkhole

d)

wildfire

157.

In Florida, the land and air warm up during a long summer day. Then cool sea breezes blow in from both coasts of the peninsula at once. The two sea breezes together push the warm, humid air over the land upward quickly. To what type of natural hazard does this weather pattern lead?

a)

a hurricane

b)

a sinkhole

c)

a thunderstorm

d)

a wildfire

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