Weather and Climate

What is the main function of the Earth's atmosphere as described in the passage?

• To trap some of the Sun's energy and keep the system warmer

• To provide oxygen for living organisms

• To protect the Earth from meteors

• To support plant growth

Which climate type is characterized by very little precipitation and can be found in Antarctica?

• Desert

• Tropical rain forest

• Arctic

• Temperate continental

What is a key characteristic of tropical rain forests according to the passage?

• They have thick plant growth and are hot and humid all year long

• They are cold and dry with little vegetation

• They have moderate temperatures and precipitation

• They are dry and hot with sparse vegetation

How does the Pacific Ocean affect Seattle's climate?

• It keeps Seattle from getting too hot or too cold

• It makes Seattle extremely dry

• It causes Seattle to have very high temperatures

• It prevents any precipitation in Seattle

What invention allowed weather scientists to share data quickly and make predictions?

• The telegraph

• The telephone

• The radio

• The internet

What does high air pressure usually indicate in weather terms?

• Stable, calm weather

• Stormy weather

• High temperatures

• Heavy precipitation

What is the relationship between humidity and precipitation chances?

• Higher humidity increases the chances of precipitation

• Lower humidity increases the chances of precipitation

• Humidity has no effect on precipitation

• Humidity only affects temperature, not precipitation