Climate Study Guide

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. Which of the following best describes weather?

• The average climate conditions over a long period

• The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

• The study of celestial bodies

• The process of water cycle

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There are several other factors that influence climate, what 3 did we discuss?

• Latitude, altitude, and ocean currents

• Latitude, vegetation, and human activities

• Altitude, ocean currents, and tectonic activity

• Vegetation, tectonic activity, and human activities

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How do clouds, dust, and gas molecules influence the temperature of a region?

• They increase the temperature by trapping heat.

• They decrease the temperature by reflecting sunlight.

• They have no effect on the temperature.

• They cause temperature fluctuations by absorbing and emitting radiation.

Precipitation is the process by which water vapor in the atmosphere condenses and falls to the ground. What is this process called?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Humidity is the measure of what in the air?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Moisture

• Wind speed

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How does latitude influence the climate of a region?

• Latitude affects the amount of solar energy a region receives, influencing temperature and climate.

• Latitude determines the type of vegetation that can grow in a region, affecting climate.

• Latitude has no impact on climate; it is determined by altitude and ocean currents.

• Latitude influences the tectonic activity of a region, affecting climate.

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What are the 3 major climate zones and where are each found?

• Tropical, Temperate, Polar; found near the equator, mid-latitudes, and poles respectively.

• Arid, Mediterranean, Continental; found in deserts, coastal regions, and inland areas respectively.

• Tundra, Savanna, Rainforest; found in polar regions, grasslands, and equatorial regions respectively.

• Oceanic, Subarctic, Highland; found near oceans, high latitudes, and mountainous regions respectively.

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Middle latitude climates are characterized by which of the following features?

• High temperatures and high humidity

• Moderate temperatures with distinct seasons

• Extremely cold temperatures year-round

• Hot and dry conditions

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What are the identifying characteristics of a desert biome?

• High rainfall and dense vegetation

• Low rainfall and extreme temperatures

• Moderate rainfall and mild temperatures

• High humidity and frequent storms

Which of the following is an identifying characteristic of a forest biome?

• High biodiversity

• Low precipitation

• Sparse vegetation

• Extreme temperatures