Topic 10 Review Game

If you live in Seattle, you should always have an umbrella handy.

extend from about 66.5 degrees to 90 degrees for both North and South latitudes

gasses in Earth's atmosphere that absorbs heat leaving Earth's surface

Prevailing winds develop because of equal heating of Earth's surface.

In which temperature zone is most of the United States located?

an unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in a system

The polar zones on Earth are near the equator.

Which of the following are the 4 main greenhouse gases?

The table below shows the climate of four areas. Which area is MOST likely a desert?

Which two of the following can be determined by looking at the map of climate zones on Earth? 

A seasonal change in wind patterns and precipitation is called a monsoon.

Air temperature and the presence of mountains affect the type of precipitation.

Things that Affect Climate: shape of _____

the trapping of heat near a planet's surface by certain gases in the planet's atmosphere 

Cities near the ocean tend to be wet.

Climate refers to the average, ____ , typical weather conditions of temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds. 

Choose the THREE Types of Prevailing Winds.

The coldest single temperature recorded in Antarctica was -128.6ºF.

This climate has cold all year long.

all locations on Earth that can possibly see the sun directly overhead

Pick the TWO right answers below. Water heats up and cools down about ____ more ____ than land

This climate has hot all year long.

Things that Affect Climate: nearness to ____

In Australia, Winters are cooler than Summers.

An area's climate is fairly stable, but weather is like a rollercoaster, consistently changing.

I wasn't prepared for the sudden drop in temperature this evening.

What is the primary energy source for all weather and climate?

extreme temperatures: hot summers (direct sun rays) and cold winters (sun ray's at a lower angle)

energy-rich substance formed from the remains of organisms

Weather describes the condition of the air outdoors such as temperature, cloud cover, windspeed, and rainfall. 

Temperature increases as altitude increases.

a sudden or gradual change in Earth's climate

Florida is generally hot and wet.

I wasn't prepared for the sudden drop in temperature this evening.

The Coriolis Effect causes winds to gradually turn toward the ____ in the Northern Hemisphere

Things that Affect Climate: closeness to ____

Which 3 are natural process that affect climate and may cause climate change:

Weather is a definite science, meaning we can accurately predict all weather patterns without error.

It rains every April.

What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

How water cycles in similar areas determines climate patterns.

The __________ of prevailing wind relates to the amount of water vapor it carries.

Weather = ____term conditions (day to day)

Things that Affect Climate: ____ currents

The average temperature in Mexico City in Summer is 76ºF.

Cold ocean currents move toward the ____

a location north or south of the equator

Warm ocean currents move toward the ____

Things that Affect Climate: ____ in the atmosphere

In the case of high mountains, altitude is a less important climate factor than latitude.

It was rainy and windy on June 15th.

In general, the farther a location is from the equator, the cooler the climate.

a gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature 

Climate = ____term weather pattern (happens over time)

The Coriolis Effect causes winds to gradually turn to the ____ in the Southern Hemisphere as they approach the equator

Select the 3 factors that affect precipitation.

Climate summarizes the weather over the years in a specific area.

a location above or below sea level

The weatherman is forecasting snow in Philadelphia.

Which zones in the map above are most likely to have a temperate climate (warm summers and cold winters) ?

the average annual conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area(the long-term weather pattern)

Missouri is in which climate zone?

Continental climates have colder winters and warmer summers.

The climate of Brazil is very ____ along the equator.