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A basic quiz of Weather and Climate for 9th Grade Geography
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1
How does elevation affect climate and why?
Air is thinner and holds less heat.
Air is more dense and holds less heat.
Air is thinner and hols more heat.
Air is more dense and holds more heat.
2
Why do cities located at or near a coastline experience a more mild climate?
water maintains a stable temperature and insulates the land
Water temperature fluctuates greatly and affects the land
Air pressure is lesser on the coast
Air pressure is greater on the coast
3
The high latitudes or _____ regions are cold all year because they are far from sunlight.
Polar
Doldrums
Temperate
Tropics
4
Ocean currents can affect the temperature of coastal land climate.
False
True
5
Air has weight when it pushes down on us creates ________.
Windward pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Polar pressure
Leeward pressure
6
Which statement best describes how a warm front influences local weather?
It causes the temperature to drop.
It causes the humidity to increase.
It causes severe thunderstorms.
It causes hurricanes to form.
7
Which statement about water's effects on climate is true?
Water affects the elevation of a region.
Water affects the humidity of a region.
Water affects the latitude of a region.
Water affects the population of a region.
8
Temperature differences between water and land cause regular current patterns.
False
True
9
Which side of mtn receives the most precipitation
Windward
Leeward
10
Large bodies of water usually increase coastal land temperatures in the summer.
False
True
11
Which of the following has the largest effect on a city's climate?
location relative to interstate roads
location relative to mountain ranges
location relative to county lines
location relative to groundwater wells
12
How do low and high air pressure zone affect climate?
High pressure zones are dry, low pressure zones are dry
High pressure zones are dry, low pressure zones are wet
High pressure zones are wet, low pressure zones are wet
High pressure zones are wet, low pressure zones are dry
13
Which of the following has the largest effect on a coastal city's climate?
lunar cycle
tides
ocean currents
air pressure
14
How does sunlight affects climate? (pick 3 answers)
low pressure increase precipitation
Temperature increases closer to the equator
Less moisture near equator
Air/ocean currents are created
15
The biggest effect that bodies of water have on climate is moderating temperatures.
False
True
16
The _____ refer to low latitude belts or the area between the equator and the tropic lines.
Equinox
Tropics
Temperate
Polar
17
How does smog affect the quality of life?
It may cause sunburn.
It may remove oxygen from the air.
It may spread bacterial infections.
It may cause lung damage.
18
Areas with humid climates tend to experience
precipitation.
local winds.
more droughts.
higher air pressure.
19
The oceans have large ______ that move warm and cool water in set patterns.
Fish
Tides
Waves
Currents
20
Which statement best describes how a tornado influences local weather?
A tornado is marked by freezing rain and snow.
A tornado is marked by low humidity and warm temperatures.
A tornado is marked by thunderstorms and strong winds.
A tornado is marked by clear skies and dry weather.
21
Hurricanes get energy from the condensation of warm water vapor.
True
False
22
Which statement best describes how a sea-breeze front influences local weather?
It brings thunderstorms.
It brings tornadoes.
It brings snow.
It brings hurricanes.
23
Which part of a lake has the greatest effect on an area's climate?
Shoreline
Species
Sediment
Water
24
Which of the following is a way that ocean currents can affect climate?
changing the elevation
changing the latitude
changing the humidity
changing the seasons
25
Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to increased sea levels?
global warming
water quality
population density
bacterial disease
26
Rain, snow, and other forms of moisture that fall collectively from the sky are called_________
rain
snow
hail
precipitation
27
Which of the following has the largest effect on a city's climate?
population
latitude
lunar cycle
time of day
28
Long term weather patterns of an area is ______.
Climate
Weather
Axis
Temperature
29
Explain how mtns can affect the amount of precipitation an area receives. (pick 2)
Mtns get less precipitation on windward side
Air rises cools holds less moisture, water condenses
Air rises heats, holds less moisture, water condenses
Mtns. get more precipitation on windward side
30
What is the leeward side? (pick 2)
Side of mtn facing away from wind
Side where desert happens
Side of mtn facing wind
Side where rain happens
