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1
Global warming is likely to cause more extreme weather events because:
albedo at the poles
more energy in the atmosphere
Global warming is a Hoax made up by China
greenhouse gasses cause storms
2
The temperature & precipitation chart shown would be for which climate zone?
Latitude 60 degrees and Windward mountain side
Latitude 30 degrees and Leeward mountain side
Equator
North Pole
3
When is the Sun at your zenith in NYS?
always
Never, duh!
right now!
June 21st
4
Spring
D
A
B
C
5
Which of the following may decrease temperatures by reflecting sunlight back into space?
global warming
orbital change
volcanic activity
sea level change
6
What latitude is the Sun overhead on vernal equinox?
Tropic of Scorpio
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
7
From NYS, in which direction can the Sun be observed at solar noon
East
South
North
Down
8
Which ocean current warms the climate of northwestern Europe?
Labrador Current
Canary Current
Gulf Stream
West Indies Gyre
9
A strong El Nino is associated with:
Wetter winters in the Western Americas
Dry winters in Antarctica
Wetter conditions in Australia
Changes in temperature only
10
Summer (Southern Hemisphere)
A
B
C
D
11
*Logic Question* What minimum temperature does the ocean need for a tropical storm to form? (Use your ESRT)
200 degrees F
60 Degrees F
100 Degrees F
80 Degrees F
12
Winter (Northern Hemisphere)
C
B
D
A
13
Near which two latitudes are most of Earth’s dry climate regions found?
0° and 30° S
30° N and 30° S
0° and 60° N
30° N and 60° N
14
The poles are cold because
the sun stays low in the sky
high angle of insolation
duration of insolation stays low
more direct sunlight
15
Which statement best explains why City A has a cooler climate than City B?
City B is influenced by a warm ocean current
City B is farther from the equator
City A receives less solar insolation
City B has a longer summer
16
Which Latitude has the most annual rainfall?
30 degrees North
90 degrees South
Equator
North Pole
17
As Latitude increases
the sky is bluer
Temperature increases
Temperature remains the same
Temperature decreases
18
La Nina years are associated with:
Less hurricane activity in the Atlantic
No difference inhurricane activity
Greater hurricane activity in the Atlantic
Greater hurricanes in the Pacific
19
The Ozone layer
absorbs most visible light radiation
absorbs long wave - Infrared radiation
reflects most UV radiation
absorbs most UV radiation
20
The temperature & precipitation chart shown would be for which climate zone?
the Moon
Latitude 30 degrees and Leeward mountain side
High Latitude and Windward mountain side
Equator
21
Currents help regulate Earth’s climate by:
forming salt deposits to dry out wetlands
storing and transporting heat
providing energy for hurricanes
increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere
22
Which combination of climate factors generally results in the coldest temperatures?
high elevation and low latitude
low elevation and low latitude
low elevation and high latitude
high elevation and high latitude
23
Based on the data in the table below, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
24
Which graph shows the average annual amount of precipitation received at different latitudes?
A
B
C
D
25
What does the burning of fossil fuels release into the atmosphere?
sulfur dioxide
calcium carbonate
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
26
The Earth absorbs mostly
short wave - Infrared radiation
short wave - UltraViolet radiation
short wave - visible light radiation
long wave - infrared radiation
27
Fall (Northern Hemisphere)
apple sauce
C
B
D
28
What is the relationship between elevation and temperature
As temperature increases, elevation decreases
As elevation increases, temperature decreases
As elevation increases, temp. increases
As temperature decreases, elevation decreases
29
Heavy monsoon rains usually occur in India during:
July--High pressure over land
July-Low pressure over land
January-low pressure over ocean
January-High pressure over ocean
30
Mr. Munk's favorite hobby
eating onions
flossing
playing hockey
Cheering for the Rangers
31
Hurricanes are fueled by
cold water
warm water
Hillary Clinton
warm air
32
Global warming may lead to an increase in the number and intensity of hurricanes due to
Ocean temperatures increase
Greenhouse gasses increase
Sea level rises
Drought increases
