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Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Patterns

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The zone of the atmosphere in which weather occurs is known as the

a)

ionosphere

b)

mesosphere

c)

troposphere

d)

stratosphere

2.

Along the equator,


a)

A. warm, moist air rises


b)

B. warm, moist air descends


c)

C. warm, dry air descends


d)

D. cool, dry air descends


3.

Most of Earth's deserts are at approximately 30° north and south latitudes because these latitudes are characterized by


a)

A. generally warm ocean currents


b)

B. predominately low atmospheric pressure


c)

C. descending dry air currents


d)

E. enhanced solar radiation


4.

The global circulation pattern that dominates the tropics is called the

a)

A. Ferrel cell

b)

B. Polar cell


c)

C. Bradley cell


d)

D. Hadley cell


5.

The amount of matter in a given space is called


a)

volume

b)

density

c)

mass

d)

pressure

6.

Where on Earth does the sun's energy heat up ocean water the least?

a)

at the poles

b)

near the continnets

c)

at the equator

d)

the Sun's energy heats up ocean water the same all over earth

7.

Which of the following is not a way to increase the density of water?

a)

evaporation of water

b)

increseaing the temperature of water

c)

freezing of water

d)

decreasing the temperature of water

8.

Where does the energy come from that creates winds and thus surface ocean currents?

a)
Underwater volcanic activity.
b)
The moon's gravitational pull.
c)
Oceanic tectonic movements.
d)
The sun's energy.
9.

The global movement of air occurs in covection cells. In general, how does air move?

a)
Air moves from low pressure to high pressure, sinking when warm and rising when cool.
b)
Air circulates in a straight line without changing altitude.
c)
Air moves from high pressure to low pressure, rising when warm and sinking when cool.
d)
Air moves randomly without any relation to pressure differences.
10.

Which of the following is the best description of climate?

a)
The daily temperature fluctuations in a region.
b)
The seasonal changes in precipitation levels.
c)
The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.
d)
The immediate weather conditions at a specific time.
11.

What best describes the temperature of the troposphere?

a)
Temperature decreases with altitude in the troposphere.
b)
Temperature increases with altitude in the troposphere.
c)
Temperature remains constant with altitude in the troposphere.
d)
Temperature fluctuates randomly in the troposphere.
12.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Sun’s energy heating Earth?

a)
The Sun's energy heats the Earth only at the equator.
b)
The Sun's energy is absorbed equally by land and water.
c)
The Sun's energy causes the same temperature everywhere on Earth.
d)
The Sun's energy heats the Earth uniformly.
13.

What happens to air as it rises?

a)
Air heats and contracts as it rises.
b)
Air remains at the same temperature as it rises.
c)
Air becomes denser as it rises.
d)
Air cools and expands as it rises.
14.

hat is the overall direction of global air currents at the equator into the atmosphere?

a)
The overall direction of global air currents at the equator is downward.
b)
The overall direction of global air currents at the equator is circular.
c)
The overall direction of global air currents at the equator is horizontal.
d)
The overall direction of global air currents at the equator is upward.
15.

What is a primary reason for the seasons on Earth?

a)
The amount of rainfall increases during summer.
b)
The distance from the Sun varies throughout the year.
c)
The Earth's rotation speed changes with the seasons.
d)
The tilt of the Earth's axis.
16.

Where does the Earth rotate the fastest?

a)
At the tropics
b)
At the poles
c)
At the equator
d)
At 30 degrees latitude
17.

Pick all that apply in adiabatic heating and cooling

a)

warm air rises

b)

cold air rises

c)

warm air falls

d)

cold air falls

18.

When ice melts into liquid water it

a)
releases heat and changes from liquid to solid
b)
remains the same temperature and stays solid
c)
loses mass and evaporates into gas
d)
absorbs heat and changes from solid to liquid
19.

Atmospheric convection currents are caused by

a)

water heating faster than land

b)

water's low albedo

c)

polltion

d)

land heating faster than water

20.

Why does water flow from the equater to the arctic in the atlantic ocean?

a)
Water flows from the Arctic to the equator due to gravity.
b)
Water moves from the equator to the Arctic because of volcanic activity.
c)
Water flows from the equator to the Arctic due to ocean currents driven by wind, temperature, and salinity differences.
d)
Water flows in a circular pattern around the equator without any influence from temperature.
21.

Which direction do ocean current circulate in the norther hemisphere?

a)
Counterclockwise
b)
North to South
c)
East to West
d)
Clockwise
22.

What is an upwelling?

a)
The sinking of warm water to the ocean floor.
b)
The movement of water away from the shore.
c)
The mixing of fresh and saltwater in estuaries.
d)
An upwelling is the rising of deep, nutrient-rich water to the ocean surface.
23.

What is thermohaline circulation?

a)
Thermohaline circulation is the global movement of ocean water driven by temperature and salinity differences.
b)
A method of measuring ocean temperature
c)
A type of marine animal
d)
A process of freshwater evaporation
24.

What part of the globe is kept warm by thermohaline circulation?

a)
Indian Ocean region
b)
North Atlantic region
c)
South Pacific region
d)
Arctic region
25.

What will happen if climate change shuts down thermohaline circulation?

a)
Increased ocean temperatures and less ice melting.
b)
Improved agricultural yields worldwide.
c)
Stabilization of sea levels and coastal regions.
d)
Disruption of global climate patterns and extreme weather events.
26.

What state of matter is Earth's outer core?

a)
Plasma
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
d)
Solid
27.

What is the origin of hot spots within Earth?

a)
Hot spots originate from mantle plumes.
b)
Hot spots are caused by tectonic plate collisions.
c)
Hot spots originate from surface volcanic activity.
d)
Hot spots are formed by ocean currents.
28.

What is a convergent plate boundary?

a)
A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide or move towards each other.
b)
A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart.
c)
A convergent plate boundary is a location where tectonic plates slide past each other.
d)
A convergent plate boundary is formed when tectonic plates remain stationary.
29.

What is a divergent plate boundary?

a)
A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, causing earthquakes.
b)
A divergent plate boundary is a location where tectonic plates remain stationary and do not interact.
c)
A divergent plate boundary is formed when tectonic plates slide past each other, creating friction.
d)
A divergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to create new crust.
30.

Why do the Hawaiian Islands get smaller to the north west?

a)
The islands are shrinking due to climate change.
b)
The islands are being submerged by rising sea levels.
c)
The islands are eroding from human activity.
d)
The Hawaiian Islands get smaller to the northwest due to volcanic activity and erosion as the Pacific plate moves.
31.

Where do sedementary rocks come from?

a)
Sedimentary rocks come from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.
b)
Sedimentary rocks are created through the process of metamorphism.
c)
Sedimentary rocks originate from the cooling of magma.
d)
Sedimentary rocks are formed from volcanic activity.
32.

Where do igneous rocks come from?

a)
Igneous rocks come from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
b)
Igneous rocks are created by the compression of organic materials.
c)
Igneous rocks originate from the erosion of other rocks.
d)
Igneous rocks are formed from sedimentary layers.
33.

Where do metamorphic rocks come from?

a)
Metamorphic rocks are formed from volcanic activity.
b)
Metamorphic rocks originate from the ocean floor.
c)
Metamorphic rocks are created from the weathering of sedimentary rocks.
d)
Metamorphic rocks come from existing rocks that are altered by heat and pressure.
34.

Name one hot spot on Earth's surface.

a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Andes
c)
Sahara Desert
d)
Hawaiian Islands

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