What causes 24 hours of day light/sun light nearest the poles?

Earth's tilt on its axis pointing toward the Sun during a Solstice

In the rainshadow effect, what is the leeward side of the mountain?

the side that has sparse flora and little to no precipitation

Which is a TRUE statement?

Weather is a specific event. Climate is the average weather conditions.

Select the statement that is NOT true.

Louisiana's climate is affected by its location in the Ring of Fire.

Which best describes the Gulf Stream?

A warm ocean current that influences weather along the east coast of the US

Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?

HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures

Why do Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical, and Humid Continental climates dominate the USA?

because the U.S. is located mainly between 30* and 60* latitude

Where would one find the MOST flora and fauna on a mountain?

nearest the base closest to sea level

Which of the following statements correctly describes the tropical dry climate zone

low latitude, wet all the time, dry winter, savannas

How are climate regions organized in regards to latitude?

low latitude climate regions tend to be hot and nearest the equator

Which of the following is relevant to the Ring of Fire?

one can find volcanoes & earthquakes there bc it is tectonically active

wearing away of land and redeposit of the earthen materials

Which of the following is NOT a TRUE statement about the Ring of Fire?

The Ring of Fire surrounds the Atlantic Ocean.

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1
Earth's tilt on its axis...
causes the seasons
causes the earth to revolve
causes day and night
causes the rainshadow effect
2
There are FIVE factors that affect climate, which one is?
Tornados
Landforms
Weather
Beyonce
3
Which of the following can be caused by a HUMAN process?
earthquakes
volcanoes
hurricanes
desertification/deforestation
4
Which of the following has the longest day of the year?
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice
Spring Equinox
Fall Equinox
5
What causes 24 hours of day light/sun light nearest the poles?
Earth's tilt on its axis pointing toward the Sun during a Solstice
Earth's gravitational pull nearest the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn
high latitudes being between 60 & 90 degrees
International Date Line being perpendicular to the equator
6
How are the climate zones organized beginning at the poles ending at the equator?
polar, temperate, tropical
moderate, cold, hot
polar, hot, mild
temperate, polar, tropical
7
What is the ONLY thing that defines a desert?
location in low latitudes, hot and dry
abundance of sand and heat
less than 10 inches of rain
less than 20 inches of rain
8
Locations of hurricanes are mostly in...
East coast of U.S. and eastern Canada
Southern Africa
Eastern Australia
Southeastern U.S.
9
In the rainshadow effect, what is the leeward side of the mountain?
the side that has sparse flora and little to no precipitation
the side of the mountain that faces the ocean
the top part of the narrowest peak of the mountain elevation to have snow
the part of the mountain facing the equator
10
What accessories would one need when living in a subarctic climate region? Choose only what applies.
apple bottom jeans, boots with socks
snow boots,insulated pants
rain boots, cut off shorts
red bottom heels, crop top
11
Which is a TRUE statement?
Weather is a pattern over the night time hours, while climate is a pattern.
Weather is a specific event. Climate is the average weather conditions.
Weather is atmospheric conditions in a 30 mile radius, while climate is bey
Weather and climate have no link to each other.
12
Which TWO of these processes are accelerated by humans?
desertification/deforestation
hurricanes/Earthquakes
tornados/hurricanes
volcanoes/tornados
13
Earth's rotation causes...
seasons
365 day year
land of the midnight sun
day and night
14
Select the statement that is NOT true.
Louisiana's climate is affected by its location in the Ring of Fire.
Louisiana's climate is affected by its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer
Louisiana's climate is affected by its location in the midlatitudes.
Louisiana's climate is affected by the warm Gulf Stream currents.
15
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
A cold ocean current that cools the weather off near Australia.
A warm ocean current that influences weather in Cuba
A cold ocean current that helps decrease global warming.
A warm ocean current that influences weather along the east coast of the US
16
Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?
HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
LOWER elevation= INACCURATE temperatures
HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures
17
Why do Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical, and Humid Continental climates dominate the USA?
because it is sandwiched between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
because it's elevation is mainly between 30-60 feet of sea level
because it is located nearest the equator and farthest from the poles
because the U.S. is located mainly between 30* and 60* latitude
18
What season is in position A?
Football
Spring
Fall
Summer
19
Where would one find the MOST flora and fauna on a mountain?
at the tippy topp
nearest the peak of the mountain
just above the tree line going towards the highest point
nearest the base closest to sea level
20
Which of the following statements correctly describes the tropical dry climate zone
low latitude, cold winters, cool summers, humid
low latitude, rains nearly daily, rainforest
low latitude, wet all the time, dry winter, savannas
midlatitude, humid, inland
21
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?
Latitude
Ocean Currents
Longitude
Landforms
22
How are climate regions organized in regards to latitude?
Climate regions just be getting with any latitude
high latitude climate regions tend to be hot and nearest the equator
climate regions follow strict latitude lines
low latitude climate regions tend to be hot and nearest the equator
23
What months would the Vernal and Autumnal Equinox be?
September & March
January and July
December & June
April and October
24
Which of the following would one NOT experience on the windward side of a mountain?
rainy conditions
wet, moist air
dry heat
abundance of fauna
25
Which of the following is relevant to the Ring of Fire?
it is a ring around the Atlantic Ocean that sees the most desertification
it gets its name from the Johnny Cash song
one can find volcanoes & earthquakes there bc it is tectonically active
it gets its name from the area near the Gulf that sees alot of hurricanes
26
Where would one find the high latitude climate regions?
in someones hair
nearest the poles
in the western hemisphere
in the low latitudes
27
What is erosion?
when plants are exposed to intensive grazing for extended periods of time
when animals are exposed to intensive grazing for extended periods of time
wearing away of land and redeposit of the earthen materials
St. Ann's Bay
28
Which of the following is NOT a TRUE statement about the Ring of Fire?
The Ring of Fire includes California
The Ring of Fire includes the west coast of the United States.
The Ring of Fire is a result of tectonic plate movement.
The Ring of Fire surrounds the Atlantic Ocean.

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