Chapter 14 Climate Review

Question 1

Bentley lives where it is cold year round and there is minimal precipitation. Where does he live?

Accepted Answer

polar climate

Question 2

Walking barefoot in the summer the path where you changed from concrete to asphalt you notice its hotter. Why?

Accepted Answer

the concrete has a higher specific heat

Question 3

The study guide is on Google Classroom

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which of the following is a wya a 13 year old in America can help control greenhouse gasses?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 5

San Francisco is located at the same latitude as

Accepted Answer

wichita

Question 6

Which receives the most solar radiation?

Accepted Answer

the equator

Question 7

Which of the following materials do scientists not use to study past climates?

Accepted Answer

current volcanic lava flows

Question 8

Which of the following is a natural source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

volcanic eruptions

Question 9

Our Test is Thursday

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

which of the following is a description of a climate?

Accepted Answer

it rains about 20 inches a year in this area

Question 11

Your essay question should be in complete sentences

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

During which process do trees remove carbon dioxide from the air?

Accepted Answer

photosynthesis

Question 13

Changes in the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun

Accepted Answer

may happen over a 100,000 year cycle

Question 14

Which of the following does not affect the climate in an area?

Accepted Answer

longitude

Question 15

During El Nino, trade winds that blow east to west weaken and sometimes

Accepted Answer

reverse

Question 16

What is one benefit of warm temperatures brought about by climate change?

Accepted Answer

longer growing seasons

Question 17

You can use your study Guide on the test

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

When gas, oil and coal are burned _____ is added to the atmosphere

Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide

Question 19

A major influence on climate is

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 20

You should study at least 10 minutes each night

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

During El Nino years

Accepted Answer

ocean temperatures increase off the coast of Peru

Question 22

Which statement about the tilt of Earth's axis is false?

Accepted Answer

the tilt of Earths axis changes in 41year cycles

Questions 22