Unit 6 Lesson 1 Quiz #4

Why is the beach cooler and more humid than locations far away from the water despite having the same elevation?

• Because the beach is closer to the equator

• Because water absorbs and releases heat more slowly than land

• Because the beach has more vegetation

• Because the beach is at a higher altitude

How does the climate of Honolulu, Hawaii compare to that of South Dakota?

• Honolulu has a colder climate because it is higher in latitude

• Honolulu has a more variable temperature range than South Dakota

• Honolulu has a milder climate because it is near the Pacific Ocean

• South Dakota is cooler because it is near a large body of water

What role do large bodies of water play in controlling the climate of nearby land areas?

• They increase the amount of precipitation in nearby areas

• They cause extreme temperature fluctuations

• They control the climate by affecting the temperature and moisture of the air

• They have no significant effect on the climate

What additional factor affects climate besides latitude and elevation?

• The color of water near a place

• Nearness to large bodies of water

• The species near a place

• The type of soil in the area

What is the effect of being near large bodies of water on the climate of a location?

• It causes extreme weather conditions

• It leads to a narrower daily temperature range

• It increases the altitude of the location

• It decreases humidity levels

What does the term "narrow temperature range" mean?

• A small difference between high and low temperatures

• A large difference between high and low temperatures

• Constant high temperatures

• Constant low temperatures

What effect do large bodies of water have on the temperature of the air above them during the day?

• The air above the water becomes hotter than the air above land.

• The air above the water stays cooler than the air above land.

• The air above the water and the air above land have the same temperature.

• The air above the water becomes unstable and changes frequently.

How do large bodies of water keep temperatures from being too hot in the summer?

• Wind blows cold air from the ocean to the land and cools it.

• The ocean water cools the air.

• The salt from the ocean cools the air.

• Wind blows warm air from the ocean to the land, warming it.

Why do areas near bodies of water usually receive more precipitation than areas away from bodies of water?

• The water seeps through the ground allowing it to evaporate into clouds.

• The water condenses directly into a cloud.

• The acidity of the water creates rain.

• The water evaporates so there is more moisture in the air for precipitation.

What are monsoons characterized by?

• Heavy and continuous rain

• Rainy seasons that alternate with dry seasons

• Only dry seasons

• Unpredictable weather patterns