IB DP SL ESS 2.4 Climate and Biomes

What is the key difference between climate and weather?

• Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term variations.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term averages.

• Weather is predictable, while climate is not.

• Weather includes only temperature, while climate includes precipitation.

Over what time period is climate typically measured?

• 1 year

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 100 years

What is a biome?

• A single ecosystem in a specific location

• A group of similar ecosystems with comparable climatic conditions

• A region with no vegetation or wildlife

• A small-scale ecological community

Which of the following is a major abiotic factor that determines biome distribution?

• Soil type

• Precipitation and temperature

• Animal diversity

• Human activity

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Which of the following is NOT a major biome category?

• Freshwater

• Marine

• Grassland

• Urban

What is the primary factor that influences the structure and productivity of terrestrial biomes?

• Latitude

• Atmospheric circulation patterns

• Ocean currents

• Human population density

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What does the tricellular model explain?

• The distribution of ocean currents

• The distribution of precipitation and temperature at different latitudes

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The effects of human activity on biomes

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Which cells are part of the tricellular model of atmospheric circulation?

• Hadley, Ferrel, and Polar

• Equatorial, Temperate, and Polar

• Hadley, Temperate, and Arctic

• Ferrel, Arctic, and Antarctic

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How do ocean currents influence climate?

• They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• They distribute heat around the world.

• They increase precipitation in deserts.

• They reduce solar radiation.

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What is the role of the Gulf Stream in climate regulation?

• It cools the eastern coast of the United States.

• It warms the climate of Europe.

• It reduces precipitation in tropical regions.

• It increases salinity in the Pacific Ocean.

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