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Benchmark 2 Review

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 6hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Arrows on the map represent ocean currents.
These ocean currents affect the climate of city x by 
a)
decreasing the average annual clod cover
b)
decreasing the average annual evapotranspiration
c)
increasing the average annual temperature
d)
increasing the average annual air pressure
2.
Compared to an inland location of the same elevation and latitude, a coastal location is likely to have
a)
warmer summers and cooler winters.
b)
warmer summers and warmer winters.
c)
cooler summers and cooler winters.
d)
cooler summers and warmer winters.
3.
What is the name of the warm ocean currents that flows along the east coast of the United States?
a)
California Current
b)
Florida Current
c)
Labrador Current
d)
North Pacific Current
4.
The diagram below shows the position of the cities of SEattle and Spokane, Washington. Both cities are located at approximately 48° North latitude, and they are separated by the Cascade Mountains. 
How does the climate of Seattle compare with the climate of spokane?
a)
Seattle- hot and dry
Spokane- cool and humid
b)
Seattle- hot and humid
Spokane- cool and dry
c)
Seattle- cool and humid
Spokane- warm and dry
d)
Seattle- cool and dry
Spokane- warm and humid
5.
Base your answer to the following question on this map which shows an imaginary continent on Earth. Arrows represent prevailing wind directions. Letters A through D represent locations on the continent. Locations A and B are at the same latitude and at the same elevation at the base of the mountains.
Over the course of a year, compared to location B, location A will have 
a)
less precipitation and a smaller temperature range.
b)
less precipitation and a greater temperature range.
c)
more precipitation and a smaller temperature range.
d)
more precipitation and a greater temperature range. 
6.
This cross section shows the prevailing winds that cause different climate on the windward and leeward side of this mountain range. 
Compared to the climate conditions on the leeward side of this mountain range, the conditions on the windward side are usually
a)
cooler and wetter
b)
cooler and drier
c)
warmer and wetter 
d)
wartmer and drier
7.

The leeward side of the mountain is...

a)

right next to the ocean and received lots of rain.

b)

on the side of the mountain away from the ocean and is dry.

8.

The windward side of the mountain is..

a)

dry with little vegetation

b)

wet with lots of plants

9.
Which location probably has the greatest annual rainfall?
a)
A
b)
F
c)
C
d)
D
10.
Warm ocean currents generally come from
a)
The North Pole
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Equator
d)
Both A and B
11.
Which statement best explains why a desert often forms on the leeward side of a mountain? 
a)
Sinking air compresses and warms.
b)
Sinking air expands and warms.
c)
Rising air compresses and warms.
d)
Rising air expands and warms. 
12.

Which latitudes of Earth are wet climates?

a)

The equator, 30N, and 30S

b)

The North Pole and South Pole

c)

The equator and 60N and 60S

d)

30N and 30S

13.

At the equator,

a)

Winds converge and rise

b)

Winds diverge and sink

c)

Winds converge and sink

d)

Winds diverge and rise

14.

What is one major difference between coastal cities and inland cities?

a)

Coastal cities are hotter

b)

Coastal cities receive less precipitation

c)

Coastal cities are at higher elevation

d)

Coastal cities have warmer winters and cooler summers

15.

Warm currents make a coastline

a)

warmer and drier

b)

warmer and wetter

c)

cooler and drier

d)

cooler and wetter

16.

The ocean current that cools the West Coast of the United States

a)

Gulf Stream Current

b)

East Australia Current

c)

Falkland Current

d)

California Current

17.

A coastal city, compared to an inland city, will have

a)

A more moderate temperature range

b)

More tornados

c)

Fewer inches of precipitation per year

d)

Hotter summers

18.

Which of the following is the most basic, key ingredient for precipitation?

a)

Ocean currents

b)

Warm air rising

c)

Diverging air

d)

Low humidity

19.

Why is the latitude of 30°N a dry zone, based on the winds shown on this map?

a)

Air is converging and rising

b)

Air is diverging and sinking

c)

Air is more humid here

d)

There are fewer people who live in these regions

20.

The name of the ocean current that warms the East Coast of South America

a)

California Current

b)

Falkland Current

c)

Brazil Current

d)

Peru Current

21.

This is when a cold air mass pushes out a warm air mass. It often brings thunderstorms along with cooler weather.

a)

stationary front

b)

occluded front

c)

warm front

d)

cold front

22.

What front is associated with this symbol?

a)

stationary front

b)

occluded front

c)

cold front

d)

warm front

23.

Which front is associated with this symbol?

a)

stationary front

b)

occluded front

c)

warm front

d)

cold front

24.

Where do CONTINENTAL air masses form?

a)

over water

b)

over land

c)

over the state of Georgia

d)

none of the above

25.

Where do MARITIME air masses form?

a)

over water

b)

over land

c)

over the state of Georgia

d)

none of the above

26.

In what direction do hurricanes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

Clockwise

b)

Up

c)

Counterclockwise

d)

Down

27.

Name that front.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

28.

Name that front.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

29.

What is the dewpoint for the following station model?

a)

10 ºF

b)

23 ºF

c)

65 ºF

d)

75 ºF

30.

Which weather station shows the highest relative humidity?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

31.

What is the cloud cover?

a)

Mostly sunny (25%)

b)

Partly cloudy (50%)

c)

Mostly cloudy (75%)

d)

Overcast (100%)

32.

The energy from the absorbed radiation heats the gases in the air and the gases hold the heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. This process is called the

a)

Electromagnetic Waves

b)

Greenhouse Effect

c)

Heat Transfer

d)

El Niño

33.

Which are considered Greenhouse Gasses?

a)

Sodium Chloride, Sodium dioxide, methanicane, and other gases in the air are considered Greenhouse Gases

b)

Sodium Choride and smoky gasses

c)

Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases in the air

d)

Oxygen and Triglyceride

34.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
a)
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
b)
will result in sea-levels rising
c)
Will have no effect on ecosystems
d)
None of the above
35.
Wind speed may be measured with ---
a)
thermometer
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
windsock
36.

Which weather instrument measures air pressure?

a)

barometer

b)

hygrometer

c)

thermometer

d)

anemometer

37.
Air sinks at 30, 60, and 90 degrees (the poles) latitude.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Warm air rises at the Equator. 
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Warm air sinks, and cold air rises.
a)
True
b)
False