Atmosphere & Weather

Which climate region would have warm/hot summers and cool/dry winters?

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Tropical Zone

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The Tropical Region has the hottest temperatures of the three convection regions. What is the best explanation for this?

• It is farthest from the equator and does not receive direct solar energy.

• It is not as close to the sun as some of the other regions.

• It is centered on the equator which receives the most direct solar energy.

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In the diagram, which letter represents the Polar regions?

• A

• B

• C

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How does the Gulf Stream Current affect the climate of the South Carolina shoreline?

• The ocean current brings in cool dry air.

• The ocean current brings in cool moist air.

• The ocean current brings in warm dry air.

• The ocean current brings in warm moist air.

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Unequal heating of the ocean causes ocean currents to transfer thermal energy around the globe through what process?

• convection

• radiation

• conduction

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As warm air rises into higher altitudes of the troposphere, what happens to the water vapor in that warm air?

• The water vapor cools and condenses forming clouds.

• The water vapor warms and condenses forming clouds.

• The water vapor warms and precipitates.

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Which of the following climate regions would extend from about 30o N latitude to 30o S latitude?

• Polar Region

• Tropical Region

• Temperate Region

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Which wind belts, between 30o and 60o latitude, are responsible for much of the movement of weather across North America?

• Trade Winds

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

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What types of winds affect the movement of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Trade Winds and Polar Easterlies

• Prevailing Westerlies and Polar Easterlies

• Trade Winds and Prevailing Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies and Trade Winds

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Which of the following best explains why cold polar air is pushed down to the United States during the winter?

• The Polar Jet Stream brings down cold polar air to the United States.

• The Subtropical Jet Stream pulls cold air down from the north.

• The Prevailing Westerlies move cold air to the west in the United States.

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