3rd Quarter Summative Test 2: Climate Change and Its Effects

Which of the following best explains how latitude affects climate?

• A. It determines the distance from the equator, influencing the solar energy received.

• B. It controls the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• C. It changes the rate of ocean evaporation.

• D. It regulates the amount of oxygen in the air.

Why do coastal areas have milder climates than inland areas?

• A. The land absorbs and releases heat faster than water.

• B. Water has a high specific heat capacity, moderating temperature changes.

• C. Coastal areas receive more rainfall than inland regions.

• D. The ozone layer is thicker over coastal areas.

How does altitude influence climate?

• A. The higher the altitude, the warmer the temperature due to thinner air.

• B. Temperature decreases with altitude due to lower air pressure.

• C. Altitude increases the presence of greenhouse gases.

• D. The temperature remains constant regardless of altitude.

What is the primary way ocean currents influence climate?

• A. They redistribute heat across the planet.

• B. They change the Earth's tilt.

• C. They generate more carbon dioxide.

• D. They stop continental drift.

Which atmospheric gas plays the largest role in trapping heat and regulating Earth's climate?

• A. Oxygen

• B. Nitrogen

• C. Carbon Dioxide

• D. Argon

Which human activity has the most significant impact on global climate change?

• A. Urbanization

• B. Deforestation

• C. Solar panel installation

• D. Renewable energy use

How do mountain ranges affect climate patterns?

• A. They prevent sunlight from reaching valleys.

• B. They act as barriers, creating rain shadows.

• C. They increase global temperatures.

• D. They decrease ocean evaporation.

Why do deserts often form on the leeward side of mountains?

• A. The air loses moisture as it rises and cools on the windward side.

• B. The mountains reflect sunlight, causing drying.

• C. The leeward side receives more precipitation.

• D. The mountain base absorbs too much heat.

How does vegetation influence regional climate?

• A. Plants increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

• B. Vegetation absorbs heat and provides moisture, cooling the air.

• C. Plants make the soil absorb more sunlight.

• D. Vegetation has no effect on climate.

Which of the following best explains why urban areas tend to be warmer than rural areas?

• A. Buildings and pavement absorb more heat than natural landscapes.

• B. Cities produce less carbon dioxide than rural areas.

• C. Rural areas have more greenhouse gases than urban areas.

• D. Urban centers receive more sunlight.