Lesson 1 Climate

Which of the following BEST describes climate? The ______.

• weather that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.

• disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in a long period of time.

• pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period of time.

• pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period of time.

What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?

• constant

• decreases

• increases

• varies

Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?

• leeward

• peak

• windward

• rain shadow

Which of the following refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time?

• climate

• monsoon

• topography

• weather

How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a high land? The ______.

• windward receives more precipitation than the leeward.

• windward side receives more heat than the leeward side.

• leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.

• leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.

Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles? Because ______.

• less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.

• less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.

• great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.

• great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.

Which of the following DOES NOT show how the oceans regulate temperature and climate?

• Oceans absorb thermal energy with a minimal increase in temperature.

• Oceans absorb all the energy from the sun resulting in a cooler land surface.

• Coastal areas experience cooler temperature in summer and warmer in winter.

• Oceans redistribute heat through ocean currents which affects the precipitation received by an area.

During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold? The ______.

• altitude

• latitude

• topography

• distance from the ocean

Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of a mountain?

• There is too much water vapor.

• The temperature becomes lower.

• The amount of water vapor is not enough.

• The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side.

City A is surrounded by bodies of water and has a moderate climate. It is located near the equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the city?

• altitude

• latitude

• topography

• all of these