Earth Science Final Review 4/5

Which wave is the fastest?

• P wave

• S wave

What is going on with the atmosphere at any particular time.

• Weather
• Climate

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Daily temperature, daily rainfall, daily amount of sunshine

• Weather
• Climate

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Determines the type of animals that can live there.

• Weather
• Climate

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Wind speed is changing as the Hurricane moves over land.

• Weather
• Climate

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______ affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly.

• latitude
• altitude
• atmosphere
• sunlight

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______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

• climate
• weather
• forecast
• sunlight

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What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

• precipitation and humidity
• temperature and air pressure
• wind conditions and humidity
• temperature and precipitation

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Why does warm air rise?

• it is less dense than cool air

• it is more dense than cool air

• it is heavier than cool air

• it particles have less energy than cool air

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The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

• using public transportation and there by reduce the affects of greenhouse gases.

• burning fossil fuels

• texting on cellphones

• eating meat

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