Weather and Climate Concepts

What does the term "average temperature" refer to in climate?

• The highest temperature recorded

• The lowest temperature recorded

• The average of all daily high or low temperatures over a long period

• The temperature at noon

Which climate is known for having moderate temperatures throughout the year?

• Polar climate

• Desert climate

• Temperate climate

• Tropical climate

What is geography?

• The study of weather patterns

• A place's location on Earth and its features

• The movement of air masses

• The study of plant species

Why are landforms such as mountains important to the weather and climate of an area?

• They affect the amount of sunlight.

• They influence the wind direction.

• They have an effect on rainfall.

• They change the temperature.

Why do places on the far side of a mountain receive very little rain?

• The clouds are too heavy.

• The rain falls before crossing the mountain.

• The air is too warm.

• The wind is too strong.

Why are water bodies important for cloud formation?

• They provide heat.

• They provide wind.

• They provide water through evaporation.

• They provide sunlight.

What effect do sea breezes have during the day at the coast?

• They blow toward the sea

• They blow in from the sea

• They create storms

• They cause rain

What do ocean currents help distribute from the equator to other regions?

• Water

• Energy

• Sand

• Fish

What effect do currents flowing toward the equator have?

• Bring warmer waters

• Bring cooler waters

• Increase rainfall

• Cause storms

What effect do currents flowing away from the equator have?

• Bring cooler waters

• Bring warmer waters

• Cause droughts

• Increase wind speed