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Climate is determined by averaging the seasonal weather conditions for a region over a period of many ______
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years
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Air pressure at any location is produced by the _____ of the overlying atmosphere.
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weight
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As air becomes more dense _____.
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air molecules are closer together
air weighs more air is colder |
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If the Earth did not rotate, wind would move in a _______ line from _____ pressure to ______ pressure areas.
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strait, high, low
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The amount of precipitation is determined by _____.
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the interaction of the prevailing winds upon land or oceans
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Which two factors have the greatest effect upon climate?
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distribution of solar radiation
global wind patterns |
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Polar winds are usually from the east direction
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true
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The overall direction of global winds between the latitudes of 30° and 60° is from the _____ direction
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west
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Global wind patterns are one of the major factors affecting regional climate.
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true
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Northeasterly and southeasterly winds within 30° of the equator are known as the ______ winds
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trade
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Sleet is formed when water droplets are lifted rapidly and freeze within a large cumulus cloud.
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false
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
rising air |
heated air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
low density |
heated air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
sinking air |
cooled air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
weighs less |
heated air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
high density |
cooled air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
high pressure |
cooled air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
expands |
heated air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
contracts |
cooled air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
weighs more |
cooled air
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What is the following atmospheric property associated with?
low pressure |
heated air
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The weather conditions of an area may be expected to change over a _______ period of time
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short
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The general expected weather conditions for a large region of the Earth is called ________
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climate
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Climate is determined by averaging the seasonal weather conditions for a region over a period of many ________
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years
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Weather is generally composed of four factors:
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temperature
pressure wind precipitation |
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The average temperature of a large region will depend upon the amount of solar radiation spread over the area.
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true
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Temperatures at high latitudes are usually lower than near the equator because _____.
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the solar energy must be spread over a larger area
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The troposphere is warmed by the _____.
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radiated heat from the Earth's surface
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An area of sparse vegetation will warm up faster than an area of dense vegetation.
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true
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At night, large bodies of water release heat to the atmosphere quickly
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false
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Which two factors have the greatest effect upon climate?
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distribution of solar radiation
global wind patterns |
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Air pressure at any location is produced by the _______ of the overlying atmosphere.
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weight
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As air becomes more dense _____.
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air molecules are closer together
air weighs more air is colder |
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The high-pressure areas at the poles must be due to:
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heavy, sinking air
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If the Earth did not rotate, wind would move in a straight line from high -pressure to low pressure area
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true
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Polar winds are usually from the east direction
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true
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The overall direction of global winds between the latitudes of 30° and 60° is from the west direction
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true
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Global wind patterns are one of the major factors affecting regional climate.
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true
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Northeasterly and southeasterly winds within 30° of the equator are known as the trade winds
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true
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The amount of precipitation is determined by _____.
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the interaction of the prevailing winds upon land or oceans
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Sleet is formed when water droplets are lifted rapidly and freeze within a large cumulus cloud.
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false
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Latitude is a location north or south of the equator measured in the units of degrees
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true
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Longitude is a location measured east or west of the prime meridian which passes through the city of _______________, England.
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Greenwich
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The lines of latitude are located east and west of the prime meridian.
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false
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Latitude lines are parallel to the equator.
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true
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Why will countries at high altitudes sometimes have cooler climates?
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because altitude affects how cool or how warm a climate is
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The prevailing westerlies and mountain ranges are responsible for what climate effect?
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less precipitation on the east side of the mountain
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The climate of an area located near the ocean may be _____.
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cool and humid
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A line of equal pressure on a weather map _____.
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isobar
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A line of equal temperature is called an _________
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isotherm
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An arid climate means _____.
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dry
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A narrow strip of water flowing relatively fast through the ocean is called a ocean current
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true
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Two major ocean currents which affect climate are the:
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Gulf Stream
Labrador Current |
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The Christian scientist responsible for mapping the major ocean currents was Maury
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true
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Matthew Maury is considered the founder of the science of oceanography
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true
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Name the five basic types of climates.
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arid
middle latitude polar tropical continental |
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Arid climates have no rainfall.
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false
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Maritime means a mountain type climate.
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false
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Tropical climates tend to have high humidity.
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true
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low pressure
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tropical
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medium humidity
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middle latitude
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Climates which are not extremely hot or cold all the time but have hot and cold seasons are called middle latitude climates
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true
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Climates which are primarily affected by the ocean are maritime climates
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true
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The region between 30° and 60° north or south latitude usually has a ______ climate
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mesothermal
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Tropical climates are usually located near the equator
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true
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Polar climates are located between _____° and _____° north or south latitude.
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60 and 90
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A dry region that is sometimes sandy and with few or no trees
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desert
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A dense thicket of low, bushy vegetation
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chaparral
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A seasonal reversal in wind direction bringing heavy rainfall off the Indian Ocean to southern Asia
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monsoon
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The climate of the area bordering the Mediterranean Sea
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Mediterranean
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Tropical rain forests average about 80 inches of rain each year.
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true
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Choose the correct climate for: grasslands near the equator
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dry mid-latitude climates
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Choose the correct association for: vines
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rain forest or jungle
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Choose the correct association for: wet and dry
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savanna
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Choose the correct association for: little sunlight at ground
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rain forest or jungle
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Choose the correct climate association for: deciduous forest
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mid-latitude climate
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Choose the correct association for: dense bushes
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rain forest or jungle
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Choose the correct association for: plains
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savanna
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Most of the tropical savanna is covered by heavy shrubs and vines.
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false
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A seasonal reversal of the normal winds bringing heavy rainfall is called a
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monsoon
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true about Mediterranean climate
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has wet winters and dry summers
plants have adapted to extreme rainfall differences is found in southern California |
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Tropical savanna climates have a short dry season
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true
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The Mediterranean climate is also known as a _____ biome.
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chaparral
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true about rain that falls on deserts:
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It runs off the ground.
It is evaporated quickly because of dry air. |
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Semiarid regions which have mostly grasses and scattered trees are called steppes
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true
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A climate which changes with altitude is called a vertical climate
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true
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Why is rain often plentiful in alpine climates?
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Air moving over mountains cools to the dew point.
Water vapor condenses and rains in the mountains. |
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The highest altitude or latitude which will permit trees to grow is called the tree line
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true
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