Global winds affect climate because they help to

move air masses, along with their moisture and temperature properties.

The three controls that influence climate patterns and produce varied climates around the globe are

latitude, elevation, and nearness to water.

The topography of an area affects its local climate by altering

temperature, wind, and precipitation patterns.

Topography is the shape of natural features of a land surface and includes

height, shape, number, and arrangement of mountains, hills, and valleys.

Which description best describes a jet stream?

fast-moving rivers of air moving west to east

What data does a climograph show?

average temperature and amount of precipitation of a location for each year

It is the long-term weather pattern for a given area on Earth.

A region's ___________ are affected by being located near large bodies of water.

humidity and precipitation patterns

In what major ways does vegetation influence local climate?

increasing humidity, decreasing air temperature, and decreasing wind

Regional climate is the climate of

a large area with similar precipitation and rainfall patterns.

Region's climate may be affected by mountains, elevation, latitude, and nearness to oceans, while local climates vary

topography, vegetation, and urbanization.

Local climate is the climate of

a particular area such as a city, town, or portion of a state.

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1
Jet streams vary from season to season and affect weather and climate by
pushing clouds across the sky.
moving air masses.
cooling large regions.
drying out areas.
2
Jet streams are strong winds _________ that give planes an extra push.
in the lower mesosphere
in the upper troposphere
blowing along ground level
in the upper stratosphere
3
What drives surface current or shallow ocean currents?
the rotation of Earth
tidal action from gravitational pull
shifting of tectonic plates
global winds push them
4
Global winds affect climate because they help to
provide a refreshing breeze when temperatures are too warm.
form clouds that produce shading from the harmful effects of the sun.
clear smoke from forest fires that trap heat close to Earth's surface.
move air masses, along with their moisture and temperature properties.
5
The three controls that influence climate patterns and produce varied climates around the globe are
clouds, wind, and sun.
solar flares, moon cycles, and Earth's rotation.
rain shadow effect, greenhouse gases, and monsoons.
latitude, elevation, and nearness to water.
6
The topography of an area affects its local climate by altering
cloud formation and wave formation.
temperature, wind, and precipitation patterns.
relative humidity, albedo, and absorption of sunlight.
greenhouse gases, smoke, and vehicle exhaust.
7
Topography is the shape of natural features of a land surface and includes
height, shape, number, and arrangement of mountains, hills, and valleys.
height, shape, number, and arrangement of forests, trees, bushes, and low
depth, shape, number, and arrangement of oceans, lakes, ponds, and puddles.
manmade construction such as buildings, roadways, dams, towers, and airport
8
Which description best describes a jet stream?
slow-moving currents of air moving north to south
fast-moving rivers of air moving west to east
large swaths of air that vary in wind speed
an ocean of air the occurs in waves moving east to west
9
What data does a climograph show?
average humidity and wind speeds of a location for each month of the year
the ratio of carbon dioxide levels to the amount of particulates in the air
the day to day amounts of rain, snow, sleet, and hail in a location
average temperature and amount of precipitation of a location for each year
10
What causes the paths of surface winds to curve?
the force of winds higher up in the atmosphere
the rain shadow effect
the curvy path effect
the Coriolis effect
11
The ocean helps control temperatures on Earth because it
changes temperature slowly.
reflects all of the sun's rays back into space.
surrounds every continent.
cools land masses by wetting them.
12
The ________ that you experience from day to day may differ from the expected climate.
temperature
length of day
weather
cloud cover
13
Climate is
It is a computer model used by the National Weather Service to describe wea
It is the long-term weather pattern for a given area on Earth.
It is weather you can expect for today, but it will change tomorrow.
It is occurs in 10–15 year cycles depending upon Earth's orbit.
14
A region's ___________ are affected by being located near large bodies of water.
humidity and precipitation patterns
days and seasons
landmasses
vegetation cover and growth rate
15
A _________ is a region on Earth that has similar average temperatures because of latitude.
temperature zone
climate zone
barometric pressure zone
16
In what major ways does vegetation influence local climate?
feeding and sheltering creatures, and encouraging creatures to grow bigger
reducing solar radiation, reducing hurricanes, and eliminating tornadoes
increasing humidity, decreasing air temperature, and decreasing wind
raising the albedo, by absorbing carbon dioxide, and by providing oxygen
17
Climate affects what _________ occur in a given place.
volcanoes
life forms
rock forms
mountains
18
Regional climate is the climate of
the northern or southern half of a continent.
the western or eastern half of a continent.
a large area with similar precipitation and rainfall patterns.
towns and cities, or urban places with a lot of buildings and roads.
19
Changes in __________ can create very different climates for places that are close together.
elevation
population
mountain ranges
ocean waters
20
Latitude determines how much __________ any place on Earth will receive.
precipitation
cloud cover
meteor activity
energy from the sun
21
Region's climate may be affected by mountains, elevation, latitude, and nearness to oceans, while local climates vary
severe weather events such as tornadoes and hurricanes.
the number of people who live and work in the area.
topography, vegetation, and urbanization.
differences between day and nighttime temperatures.
22
The temperature in climate zones generally increases going from
the ocean to the land.
the equator to the poles.
the ocean to the land.
the poles to the equator.
23
Local climate is the climate of
a particular area such as a city, town, or portion of a state.
the rural, uninhabited, and wilderness areas of a region.
an entire country.
a really small area like a neighborhood or street.

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