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Chapter 14 Quiz Quiz
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A science quiz based on chapter 14 of the Glencoe Earth Science textbook.
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1
A period of very low sunspot activity from 1645-1716 that corresponds to the "Little Ice Age".
The Mounder minimum.
Dry polar period.
La Nina.
The Mounder maximum.
2
As elevation decreases temperature generally...
Decreases
Increases
3
A natural heating of Earth's surface caused by the use of heat by greenhouse gases is called?
The Koeppen rise
Global warming
The Greenhouse Effect
El Nino
4
What is a micro climate?
A large scale climatic change.
A climate that never changes in a certain area.
An area with a small climatic affect
Localized climate that differs from main regional climate.
5
Ice Ages alternate with _______?
Interglacial intervals.
Low solar activity.
Abnormally low temperatures.
Tropical climates.
6
The heat island effect sparks
Weak radiation.
Reflected radiation
Strong winds
Strong convection currents.
7
What are the two main causes of weather?
Large bodies of water & mountains.
Volcanic eruptions & tectonic movement.
Movement & interaction of air masses.
Latitude & longitude.
8
Heat islands can be caused by?
An abundance of trees.
The presence of concrete buildings and asphalt.
Global warming.
Overpopulation in a city.
9
A tropical climate is most likely to have what?
Mild temps. and lots of rain
Constant high temps. and minimum of rain.
Constant high temps. and lots of rain.
Low temps. and minimum rain
10
Increased solar activity : warmer than normal climates :: Low solar activity : ________?
Dry climates
Mild climates
Tropical climates
Colder than normal climates
11
Which area is located between 23.5* and 66.5* north and south of the equator?
Tropics
Polar zones
Temperate zones
Maritime polar
12
What is climatology?
Annual variations of sea temperatures.
The study of map making.
The study of Earth's climate and its climatic factors.
The study of Earths geographic factors and topography.
13
El Nino is a warm ocean current that occasionally develops off the eastern coast of Africa.
True
False
14
The warmest regions have low precipitation due to lack of radiated heat.
False
True
15
Climate describes short-term variations of weather.
True
False
16
The Koeppen classification system takes into account?
Tropical and dry climates.
Abnormal sea temperatures and marine life.
Temperature, precipitation, and distinct vegetation.
Future ice ages.
17
Continental climates are broken down into what 3 subtypes?
Desert, arctic, and rain forest climates.
Warm summer, cool summer, and sub-arctic climates.
Mild winter, hot winter, and cool summer climates.
18
Standard values for a location are...
Regulars
Normals
Global warming
Equivalents
19
The
main
cause of Global warming is due to?
Cutting down trees
Absorption of radiation from high levels of greenhouse gases
Increased population
Moving of Tectonic Plates
20
Both summer and winter temperatures can be extreme.
True
False
