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Duplicate of Climate Blind Quiz
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Which BEST describes why latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?
they are at lower elevations
they are nearer to ocean currents
they get more winds that carry energy in the form of heat
they receive more solar energy
2
(non-points question) Are you ready to learn about climate today?
Yes, definitely.
Not particularly.
Climate? What's climate?
3
Where would you most likely find a tropical climate?
@ Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Between 30 degrees N and S of the equator.
Between 30 and 60 degrees of latitude.
Above 60 degrees N or S latitude.
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Which of these is an example of an ocean current affecting climate?
The Gulf Stream warms Northern Europe
El Nino increases the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
5
What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?
weather
climate
air pressure
temperature
6
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
polar, temperate, tropical
tropical, temperate, polar
temperate, polar, tropical
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Which molecules can trap the most heat?⇨
carbon dioxide
methane
water vapor
8
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
methane
helium
water vapor
carbon dioxide
9
Of these greenhouse gases, which one is most common in the atmosphere?⇨
methane
water vapor
carbon dioxide
10
The periodic warming of the Pacific Ocean is called...
The Atlantic Oscillation
La Nina
El Nino
Bob
11
(No points) Assessment break -- is this making sense?
So far, so good. · ヽ(•‿•)ノ
Huh? ヽ(•́o•̀)ノ
12
Which sentence best describes how latitude and temperature are related?
LOWER latitude = COLDER air temperature
HIGHER latitude = COLDER air temperature
HIGHER latitude = WARMER temperatures
13
What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?
wind conditions and humidity
temperature and air pressure
temperature and precipitation
precipitation and humidity
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What are the surface features of an area called?
latitude
elevation
topography
longitude
15
No points -- Which of these is a variable that affects climate?⇨
topography
elevation
ocean currents
latitude
16
No Points -- London and Paris are farther north than Montreal. Which has a colder climate?
Montreal
London
17
Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?
HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures
LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
18
No points. The short-term state of the atmosphere, including temp., precipitation and wind. ⇨
Weather
Climate
19
For points! If the Gulf Stream stopped flowing, which change would most likely occur?
Water temps. in the N. Atlantic Ocean would be much hotter.
Most of Europe would be flooded because of rising sea levels
Land in the N. Atlantic Ocean would have colder climates.
More reefs would develop on the eastern Greenland coastline.
20
Which climate zone is Virginia Beach in?
mid-latitude
polar
tropical
temperate
21
No Points -- London is farther north than Toronto...so why is London warmer? ⇨
ocean currents
wind patterns
Londoners drink their tea hot.
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No points -- Which of these is a an example of how topography affects climate? ⇨
Higher elevation holds less heat.
Rain Shadow
23
What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?
Weather
elevation
temperature
Why are you still asking me this? It's climate!
