Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Spheres
Earth & Seasons
Physical Processes
100
Experts studying the Dust Bowl - A. attribute its causes solely to environmental conditions. B. believe the Great Depression prevented it from being worse. C. point to a combination of environmental and human factors as causes. D. are still unsure as to how such a catastrophic event could take place.
What is believe the Great Depression prevented it from being worse.
100
2. The major distinction between weather and climate is that – F. weather is climate over a long period of time. G. climate simply describes the atmosphere at any given time. H. weather supports diverse ecosystems, while climate does not. J. climate is weather in a region over a long period of time.
What is climate is weather in a region over a long period of time.
100
What are the four spheres?
What are the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, & biosphere
100
"When the North Pole tilts away from the Sun, the most direct rays strike the Southern Hemisphere. Now, the Southern Hemisphere received more solar energy, experiences longer days, and thus has warmer temperatures." Based on the description, the Northern Hemisphere experiences – F. more direct rays striking the surface resulting in a hot and dry climate. G. less solar energy and has cooler temperatures. H. an increase in solar energy and moisture. J. concentrations of energy that result in extreme temperatures.
What is less solar energy and has cooler temperatures.
100
All of the following are results of tectonic activity EXCEPT – F. mountains G. faults H. volcanos J. deserts
What is deserts
200
Which of the following statements best describes why wind is important? A. Global winds regulate the earth’s environment by circulating and redistributing heat. B. Wind systems are responsible for increased global warming. C. The global wind belts reflect solar energy and heat back into space. D. Wind patterns are responsible for the regulation of oxygen in the atmosphere.
What is global winds regulate the earth’s environment by circulating and redistributing heat.
200
Which statement best describes the orographic effect? A. The orographic effect causes coastal flooding during winter storms. B. Air forced over mountains cools and releases moisture on the windward side of the mountain. C. Warming of the air as it rises over mountaintops creates thunderstorms on the leeward side of the mountain. D. The orographic effect is responsible for the warming of the oceans and melting polar ice caps.
What is air forced over mountains cools and releases moisture on the windward side of the mountain.
200
The movement shown on this map effects the Earth’s— A. hydrosphere B. lithosphere C. atmosphere D. biosphere
What is lithosphere
200
9. Which of the following are caused by the rotation of the earth? A. Seasons B. Day and Night C. Earthquakes D. Droughts
What is day and night.
200
The earth’s systems can be considered dynamic because A. they attract a lot of attention B. they are unchanging C. they are easy to predict D. they are in motion and changing
What is they are in motion and changing
300
Landforms, ocean currents and wind patterns are all factors that affect A. tectonic activity B. climate C. mountain building D. fault activity
What is climate
300
What major climate region is created by the Orographic Effect on the leeward side of a coastal mountain range? F. tropical rainforest G. desert H. grassland J. tundra
What is the desert
300
The Earth’s crust and top layer of mantle make up the A. atmosphere B. hydrosphere C. lithosphere D. biosphere
What is lithosphere
300
13. During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Arctic Circle is dark for 24 hours. Based on this information, we can conclude that – A. the axis of the earth is pointing toward the sun. B. the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer. C. the Southern Hemisphere has just begun winter. D. the Antarctic Circle is experiencing 24 hours of light.
What is the Antarctic Circle is experiencing 24 hours of light.
300
*Water Fills a Crack *Freezes into Ice *Breaks the rock apart The is illustrating the process of — A. convection B. deposition C. erosion D. weathering
What is weathering
400
Using your knowledge of the orographic effect, which side of a mountain is going to receive more rainfall? F. windward G. leeward H. rain shadow J. All sides receive equal precipitation due to this effect.
What is windward
400
Which of the following statements describes the impact of altitude on air? A. Warm air falls. B. Air heats up more as it rises. C. Warm air is associated with high atmospheric pressure. D. Air cools as it rises.
What is air cools as it rises
400
In which sphere will you find tectonic movement, volcanic activity, and erosion?
What is the lithosphere.
400
John would like to take a trip to Chile in South America to hike along the Andes Mountains. John prefers to travel during warm weather in order to take part in activities such as swimming, picnics, and hiking the great outdoors. Which of the following dates would be best for John’s vacation? F. September 22 G. December 21 H. June 21 J. March 21
What is December 21
400
Which is the best description of the process in the diagram? F. When two continental plates slowly push into one another, they often fold upwards, creating mountain chains. G. As plates move apart, magma rises up through cracks in the ocean floor, creating a ridge of mountains. H. As semi-solid rock is heated it expands and begins to rise, then gravity pulls cooler denser rock creating a circular motion. The circular motion pushes the plates above. J. Plate movements can cause a break in the Earth’s crust, known as a fault. As plates move, they create tremendous stress at plate boundaries sending vibrations known as seismic waves.
What is as semi-solid rock is heated it expands and begins to rise, then gravity pulls cooler denser rock creating a circular motion. The circular motion pushes the plates above.
500
Most scientists believe human activities are accelerating the rate of global warming by increasing the production of so-called greenhouse gases. Which of the following gases is most responsible for the rise of global temperatures? F. Nitrogen G. Helium H. Oxygen J. Carbon Dioxide
What is Carbon Dioxide
500
The climate of Bangladesh could best be described as – F. cold and windy G. warm and dry H. hot and humid J. cold and rainy
What is hot and humid
500
In the atmosphere, what are the five factors that affect climate?
What is LOLAW: Latitude, Ocean Currents, Landforms, Altitude, and Wind
500
A city experiences four distinct seasons with each bringing noticeable changes in precipitation, temperature, and vegetation. This city is probably located A. At a mid latitude away from coastal air currents B. At a low latitude near a coastline C. At a mid latitude along a continent’s west coast D. At a high latitude in a coastal region
What is at a mid latitude away from coastal air currents
500
What is the difference between weathering & erosion?
What is weathering is the process where rocks are worn away or broken down into smaller pieces by wind ,water or plants etc. Erosion happens when these broken rocks and sediments are picked up & moved to another place by ice, water or wind
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