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The zone located near the equator that is known for its hot and rainy climate
Arctic Zones
Tropics
Polar Zones
Temperate Zones
2
The rise in the average global surface temperature
Global warming
Climate
Tropics
Greenhouse effect
3
At Point D in the diagram, what season are people in Georgia experiencing?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
4
Which of these do people do that
increases
global warming?
produce less methane
deforestation
conserve energy
burn less coal
5
What is the main factor that contributes to seasons occurring on Earth?
Distance of the Earth from the Sun
Rising and the falling of ocean tides
Tilt of the Earth on its axis
Revolution of the moon around the Earth
6
What is the
most likely
reason air temperature is the warmest at the tropical latitudes?
receives least sunlight & are farthest from equator
receive most sunlight & are closest to equator
receive most sunlight & are farthest from equator
receive least sunlight and are closest to equator
7
Short periods of climatic changes caused by tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around sun
Climate
Seasons
Greenhouse effect
Global Warming
8
Mild temperatures are characteristic of which type of climate zone?
areas at low altitudes
temperate zones
polar zones
tropic zone
9
Mild temperatures are characteristic of this type of zone
Temperate Zone
Tropics
Arctic Zone
Polar zone
10
The natural heating process of Earth caused by gases trapping heat in the atmosphere
Greenhouse effect
Climate
Global warming
Tropics
11
Climate zones near the north and south poles, where average temperatures are very cold
Mild Zones
Tropics
Temperate Zones
Polar Zones
12
Which of these is NOT a factor in determining an area’s climate?
large bodies of water
global warming
mountains
latitude
13
The difference between weather and climate is that _________________.
weather = over long period of time; climate = daily
weather = outside and climate does not
climate = over long period of time; weather = daily
climate = precip change & weather = change in seasons
14
The pattern of weather in a region that occurs over a long period of time-
Climate
Tropics
Seasons
Global warming
15
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
helium
hydrogen
carbon dioxide
oxygen
16
Climate is determined by averaging ____________ over a long period of time.
tides
information related to weather
latitudes
ice ages
17
In the map below, Georgia has a(n) _____________ front moving in bringing lots of rain.
stationary
warm
occluded
cold
18
Select the letter that represents 2 facts relating to BOTH weather & climate.
latitude; precipitation changes
monthly; seasons
temperature changes; happens outdoors
occurs daily; happens outdoors
19
Which of the following is the greatest influence on the temperature of a land region?
Distance from an ocean or other large body of water
Amount of energy received from the Sun
Amount of sand in the soil
Amount of daily cloud cover
20
What would you most likely find on the
leeward
side of a mountain range?
deserts
oceans
lakes
rainforests
21
Select the letter that represents 2 facts relating to climate, but NOT weather
precipitation changes; global warming
occurs daily; large area
occurs for long periods of time; day to day
seasons; latitude
22
Select the letter that represents 2 facts relating to weather, but NOT climate
occurs daily; large area
occurs for long periods of time; day to day
occurs daily; local
large area; local
23
The map below is an example of a(n) ___________________.
local weather map
isotherm map
isobar map
climate change map
24
Which zone is most of the United States in?
temperate
tropics
polar
arctic
25
Which latitude receives the
least
direct rays from the Sun year-round?
90˚N
0˚
70˚N
60˚N
26
The map below is an example of a(n) ___________________.
isobar map
climate change map
isotherm map
local weather map
