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Chapter 16: Climate from Science Voyages Earth Science
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1
CO
2
can be reduced in the atmosphere by
reforestation
deforestation
melting glaciers
burning fossil fuels
2
Geological records have indicated
Earth was warmer at times in the past
Earth was flatter in the past
nothing about past climates
the only ice ages were one million years ago
3
Which of the following is not an example of a structural adaptation?
Shape of bug
A hibernating bear
Thick, fleshy stem of cactus
Fur on an animal
4
Species have a very hard time adapting to which of the following:
extreme cold
rainy weather
summer
humidity
5
Climate classification system is based on studies of
oceans and large bodies of water
temperature and precipitation
large cities
mountains
6
The pattern of weather that occurs in an area over many years is called what?
temperature
climate
percipitation
weather
7
What climate region is associated with year-long moderate temperatures?
Tropics
Temperate
Polar
Arctic
8
Catastrophic events may have triggered what?
Snow Ages
Volcanic Eruptions
Meteor Showers
Ice ages
9
Which of the following is NOT data scientist use to determine climate:
air pressure
temperature
precipitation
landmarks
10
Which of the following does not release CO
2
into the atmosphere?
coal
gas
oil
humidity
11
True or false: Coastal regions tend to be wetter and cooler than inland regions.
True
False
12
All of the following except what, is a major influence on climate:
moonlight
latitude
mountains
bodies of water
13
What is one cause of deforestation?
humidity
clouds
thunderstorms
global warming
14
El Niño causes which of the following:
sea level to fall
increase in ocean temperatures off of the coast of Peru
stronger trade winds
climate change
15
What climate region is associated with year-long cold temperatures?
Temperate
Polar
Arctic
Tropics
16
Weather changes with the seasons (hot summer, cold winter, mild spring/fall) in which climate?
polar
tropic
temperate
arctic
17
What is a period of inactivity that certain animals undergo during the winter?
Extinction
Hibernation
Migration
Endangered
18
What climate region is associated with year-long warm temperatures?
Temperate
Polar
Tropics
Arctic
19
What area has the most extreme difference in day and night temperatures?
oceans
deserts
tropics
polar
20
Moss-draped trees and ferns
may have caused the ice ages
are found in polar climates
have no effect on mammals
grow in wet climates
21
What causes seasons?
Wind patterns
Tilt of Earth's axis
Distance from the sun
El Niño