Topic 10 Review Game

Things that Affect Climate: ____ in the atmosphere

The climate of Brazil is very ____ along the equator.

Which of the following are the 4 main greenhouse gases?

a location north or south of the equator

Prevailing winds develop because of equal heating of Earth's surface.

In general, the farther a location is from the equator, the cooler the climate.

What is the primary energy source for all weather and climate?

The coldest single temperature recorded in Antarctica was -128.6ºF.

Weather is a definite science, meaning we can accurately predict all weather patterns without error.

This climate has cold all year long.

Air temperature and the presence of mountains affect the type of precipitation.

A seasonal change in wind patterns and precipitation is called a monsoon.

The Coriolis Effect causes winds to gradually turn toward the ____ in the Northern Hemisphere

Climate refers to the average, ____ , typical weather conditions of temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds. 

Warm ocean currents move toward the ____

An area's climate is fairly stable, but weather is like a rollercoaster, consistently changing.

the trapping of heat near a planet's surface by certain gases in the planet's atmosphere 

The Coriolis Effect causes winds to gradually turn to the ____ in the Southern Hemisphere as they approach the equator

the average annual conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area(the long-term weather pattern)

Florida is generally hot and wet.

Things that Affect Climate: ____ currents

energy-rich substance formed from the remains of organisms

Climate summarizes the weather over the years in a specific area.

gasses in Earth's atmosphere that absorbs heat leaving Earth's surface

How water cycles in similar areas determines climate patterns.

Select the 3 factors that affect precipitation.

Cities near the ocean tend to be wet.

Climate = ____term weather pattern (happens over time)

It rains every April.

all locations on Earth that can possibly see the sun directly overhead

The __________ of prevailing wind relates to the amount of water vapor it carries.

Things that Affect Climate: shape of _____

In Australia, Winters are cooler than Summers.

The weatherman is forecasting snow in Philadelphia.

Cold ocean currents move toward the ____

Which zones in the map above are most likely to have a temperate climate (warm summers and cold winters) ?

Weather describes the condition of the air outdoors such as temperature, cloud cover, windspeed, and rainfall. 

Things that Affect Climate: nearness to ____

an unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in a system

The average temperature in Mexico City in Summer is 76ºF.

a location above or below sea level

The polar zones on Earth are near the equator.

extreme temperatures: hot summers (direct sun rays) and cold winters (sun ray's at a lower angle)

a sudden or gradual change in Earth's climate

a gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature 

Temperature increases as altitude increases.

What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

Missouri is in which climate zone?

I wasn't prepared for the sudden drop in temperature this evening.

Things that Affect Climate: closeness to ____

extend from about 66.5 degrees to 90 degrees for both North and South latitudes

In the case of high mountains, altitude is a less important climate factor than latitude.

This climate has hot all year long.

Weather = ____term conditions (day to day)

Which two of the following can be determined by looking at the map of climate zones on Earth? 

If you live in Seattle, you should always have an umbrella handy.

The table below shows the climate of four areas. Which area is MOST likely a desert?

Pick the TWO right answers below. Water heats up and cools down about ____ more ____ than land

Continental climates have colder winters and warmer summers.

It was rainy and windy on June 15th.

In which temperature zone is most of the United States located?

I wasn't prepared for the sudden drop in temperature this evening.

Which 3 are natural process that affect climate and may cause climate change:

Choose the THREE Types of Prevailing Winds.