Quiz about Weather & Climate Review

Question 1

What happens to air masses when a warm air mass moves toward a cold air mass?

Accepted Answer

The warm air mass slides over the cold air.

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The cold air mass slides over the warm air.

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The two air masses mix together completely.

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The warm air mass dissipates.

Question 2

What is the term used to describe the maximum amount of water vapor that air at a given temperature can hold?

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100% relative humidity

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Absolute humidity

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Dew point

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Vapor pressure

Question 3

What occurs to water vapor when cooling air that is at 100% relative humidity?

Accepted Answer

Condense

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Expand

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Evaporate

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Remain unchanged

Question 4

What tends to happen to precipitation in a storm?

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It tends to fall along the line of the cold front and warm front.

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It falls randomly around the storm center.

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It only falls in the center of the low-pressure area.

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It is evenly distributed throughout the storm.

Question 5

What is indicated by a decrease in air pressure outside?

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Appearance of cloudier skies and sometimes precipitation

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Clearer skies

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Warmer temperatures

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Decrease in wind speed

Question 6

High pressure, "H" usually means:

Accepted Answer

Clear skies and nice sunny weather

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Cloudy skies, rain, and snow

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Only rainy weather

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Only snowy weather

Question 7

Low pressure, "L" usually means:

Accepted Answer

Cloudy skies, rain, and snow if temperatures are cold enough

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Clear skies and nice sunny weather

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Only clear skies

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Only thunderstorms

Question 8

What is the direction of wind around a high pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Clockwise and away from the center

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Clockwise and towards the center

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Counterclockwise and towards the center

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Counterclockwise and away from the center

Question 9

What is the direction of wind around a low pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Counterclockwise and towards the center

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Clockwise and towards the center

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Clockwise and away from the center

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Counterclockwise and away from the center

Question 10

Which of the following is associated with a cold front?

Accepted Answer

heavy rains/thunderstorms

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sunny skies

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descending/falling air

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light/moderate rain

Question 11

Which of the following is associated with a warm front?

Accepted Answer

light/moderate rain

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sunny skies

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heavy rains/thunderstorms

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falling air

Question 12

What is an ocean current?

Accepted Answer

A continuous flow of water in the ocean.

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A temporary flow of water in the ocean.

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A rare occurrence of water movement in the ocean.

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A seasonal water cycle in the ocean.

Question 13

Where do surface ocean currents occur?

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On the surface of water.

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On the ocean floor.

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In the middle of the water column.

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In freshwater lakes.

Question 14

Generally, in which direction do warm currents flow?

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From the equator towards the poles.

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From the poles towards the equator.

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In a circular motion around the ocean basins.

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From the west to the east along the equator.

Question 15

What causes a gyre in the ocean?

Accepted Answer

The interaction of multiple ocean currents.

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The melting of polar ice caps.

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The gravitational pull of the moon.

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The evaporation of ocean water.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the four important factors that influence ocean currents?

Accepted Answer

Salinity

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Wind

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Coriolis Effect

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Temperature

Question 17

How does the Coriolis effect influence ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

It causes them to flow clockwise.

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It causes them to flow in a straight line.

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It causes them to flow counterclockwise.

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It has no influence on ocean currents.

Question 18

What is the relationship between water temperature and density?

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Cold water is denser than warm water.

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Warm water is denser than cold water.

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Temperature has no effect on water density.

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Warm and cold water have the same density.

Question 19

What happens to cold water at the poles?

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It sinks and moves along the bottom of the ocean.

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It rises and moves along the surface of the ocean.

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It evaporates and forms clouds.

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It remains stationary and forms icebergs.

Question 20

What do temperature and density together create in the ocean?

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B) A conveyor belt

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A) A barrier reef

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C) A tidal wave

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D) An isolated ecosystem

Question 21

What is the characteristic of deep ocean currents compared to surface currents?

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C) They are colder

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A) They are warmer

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B) They are saltier

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D) They are slower

Question 22

How do ocean currents affect climate?

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C) They can significantly impact climate by moving warm water to cooler regions

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A) They have no significant impact on climate

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B) They cause warm water to move south, making regions colder

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D) They only affect coastal regions

Question 23

What is the effect of the current that moves north across the Atlantic Ocean towards Great Britain?

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C) It causes Western Europe to be warmer than it would be without the current

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A) It causes Western Europe to be cooler than it would be otherwise

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B) It has no effect on Western Europe's climate

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D) It increases rainfall in Western Europe

Question 24

What is latitude?

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The distance north or south of the equator

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The distance east or west of the prime meridian

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The distance above or below sea level

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The measurement of temperature

Question 25

Why are places closest to the equator generally warmer?

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They have more direct sunlight

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They have less direct sunlight

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Warm water from the poles gives the air energy.

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Cold water at the equator moves away from the equator.

Question 26

What is a meteorologist?

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A scientist who studies the atmosphere, weather, and climate patterns

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A scientist who studies rocks and minerals

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A scientist who studies plants and animals

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A scientist who studies oceans and marine life

Question 27

How does altitude affect climate?

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Temperatures are cooler at higher elevations

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Temperatures increase with higher altitude

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There is more fluctuation in temperature at higher altitudes

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There are more molecules of air the higher you go

Question 28

Which takes longer to heat up and cool down?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Land

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Both heat up and cool down at the same rate

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The process is instantaneous for both

Question 29

What is the effect of water on temperature fluctuation in coastal areas?

Accepted Answer

Warm water causes warmer temperatures along coastal areas.

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Cold water causes warmer temperatures along coastal areas.

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Warm water causes cooler temperatures along coastal areas.

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Water does not affect the temperature along coastal areas.

Question 30

What causes global ocean currents to impact weather patterns?

Accepted Answer

The movement of the world's oceans

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The rotation of the Earth around the sun

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The gravitational pull of the moon

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The position of the continents

Question 31

What pattern do ocean currents move in?

Accepted Answer

Circular

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Linear

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Random

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Back and forth

Question 32

Which direction does Earth rotate, affecting the path of the winds?

Accepted Answer

From west to east

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From east to west

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From north to south

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From south to north

Question 33

What would happen if the Earth didn't rotate?

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Winds would blow straight toward the equator

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Winds would curve toward the poles

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There would be no wind

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Winds would curve toward the west

Question 34

What is the jet stream?

Accepted Answer

A narrow band of fast-moving air that encircles the Earth

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A warm ocean current

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A narrow band of slow-moving air

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A type of wind that only occurs during storms

Question 35

How do mountains affect rain patterns?

Accepted Answer

They have a rainy side and a dry side

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They create a rain shadow on the side with more moisture

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They prevent any rain from forming

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They distribute rain evenly on both sides

Question 36

What happens to the air as it rises on the rainy side of a mountain?

Accepted Answer

It cools and then condenses forming rain

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It heats up and evaporates any moisture

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It becomes heavier and falls back to the ground

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It maintains the same temperature and moisture level

Question 37

What is formed on the other side of the mountain due to the air being dry?

Accepted Answer

A rain shadow

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A rain forest

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A snow cap

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A desert

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