Why is it colder in the polar zone than in the tropical zone?

Because of the angle of the earth relative to the sun

Which of the following is NOT true about water's surface temperature

it is typically cooler than the deep ocean

Why are cities warmer than rural areas?

Forests reflect and absorb more of the sun's radiation

What is the gulf stream?

Warm ocean current that flows anti-clockwise in the Atlantic

When prevailing winds hit a mountain...

...rain or snow falls as the air rises

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Climate and Weather

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An environmental quiz to learn about climatic zones, factors affecting climate, and biomes

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1
Why is it colder in the polar zone than in the tropical zone?
Because of the weather fairies
Because of the distance of the earth from the sun
Because of the reflection from snow
Because of the angle of the earth relative to the sun
2
Which of the following is NOT true about water's surface temperature
It affects the temperature of air above it
it is typically warmer than the deep ocean
it is affected by the water cycle
it is typically cooler than the deep ocean
3
The rain shadow is associated with...
valleys
oceans
mountains
lakes
4
Which of the following is NOT a word used to describe climate
humid
snowy
cold
temperate
5
Why are cities warmer than rural areas?
Air pollution decreases cloud cover
Building materials have a lower heat capacity than forests
People and vehicles absorb heat
Forests reflect and absorb more of the sun's radiation
6
What is the gulf stream?
Unusual warming of the surface ocean currents in the Pacific
unusual cooling of the surface ocean in the Pacific
Warm ocean current that flows anti-clockwise in the Atlantic
An air current that flows from W to East over North America
7
The two main factors affecting a region's climate are:
Temperature and latitude
Elevation and precipitation
Temperature and longitude
Temperature and precipitation
8
Which biome has four seasons, trees that lose leaves in winter, and moderate temperatures?
Polar
Temperate
Savannah
Tropical
9
Which of the following latitudes would indicate a warmer climate?
0o
20o
80o
60o
10
Weather and climate are the same thing (T/F)
False
True
11
What is the name for the type of air mass that forms over land?
continental
tropical
polar
maritime
12
Coastal areas with warm surface currents have colder climates (T/F)
False
True
13
Which of the following affect climate?
All of these
Prevailing winds
Ocean currents
Mountain ranges
14
In which biome is Thailand located?
Tropical
Temperate
Subtropical
Tundra
15
When prevailing winds hit a mountain...
...the air gets warmer as it rises
...rain or snow falls on the far side of the mountain
...the air gets more moisture as it rises
...rain or snow falls as the air rises

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