Unit Review

A convection current is any movement of matter that results from differences in density.

• True

• False

Which of the following correctly shows the chain of energy transfers that create surface currents on the ocean?

• solar energy → wind energy → surface currents

• wind energy → solar energy → surface currents

• tidal energy → wind energy → surface currents

• geothermal energy → wind energy → surface currents

Which type of current occurs when the ocean’s surface water becomes denser than the water below it and sinks?

• Coriolis current

• Surface current

• Deep current

• Upwelling

A convection current in the ocean transports matter and ________

The cold water from deep in the ocean contains ___________

______________ is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation at a given temperature.

The graph shows the temperatures recorded at school one day.

What can these temperature data tell us?

• The highest temperature of the day occurred at 6 p.m.

• The amount of water vapor in the air changed that day.

• The amount of energy as heat in the air changed during that day.

• The climate changed between 3 a.m. and 3 p.m

_______________ is the characteristic weather conditions in an

area over a long period of time.

What are the two main factors that determine climate?

• temperature and wind

• temperature and precipitation

• air pressure and humidity

• wind and precipitation.

The picture below shows an exaggerated side view of an ocean on the left and a mountain range on the right. The arrows indicate the movement of air and moisture from the ocean.

Which region is most likely to have a dry, desert-like climate?

• region R

• region T

• region S

• region W