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Q4T2 Part 2
Test Description: Ch. 17 18
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1) How does a thunderstorm form?
A
Humid air rises rapidly and forms cumulonimbus clouds.
B
Dry air sinks rapidly and forms cirrus clouds.
C
Dry air rises rapidly and forms cirrus clouds.
D
Humid air sinks rapidly and forms cumulonimbus clouds.
2) Which of these is often a source of danger in both thunderstorms and winter storms?
A
Ice
B
Tornadoes
C
Lightning
D
Strong Wind
3) Which of these would be most useful for studying cloud cover?
A
data charts of air temperatures
B
satellite images from infrared radiation
C
surface weather map with isobars
D
an informational map that shows pollution
4) The term climate describes
A
severe storms
B
unusual weather
C
the atmosphere's composition
D
long-term weather patterns
5) In New England the months of June, July, and August example of typically have warm temperatures. This is an example of
A
a continental climate
B
a precipitation pattern
C
the effect of ocean currents
D
a seasonal pattern
6) Large bodies of water affect climate because
A
water and land heat at the same rate
B
water heats up and cools faster than land
C
water and land cool at the same rate
D
water heats up and cools more slowly than land
7) Which factor would cause a mountaintop in a warm region to be covered with snow?
A
large bodies of water
B
latitude
C
warm ocean currents
D
altitude
8) Most climates are classified by
A
altitude and air pressure
B
temperature and altitude
C
air pressure and precipitation
D
precipitation and temperature
9) During summer in the tundra, a thin layer of surface soil thaws out. However, a deeper layer of soil underneath remains frozen year-round. This subclimate is characterized by
A
warm temperatures
B
mild weather
C
rainy weather
D
cold temperatures
10) Which of these factors contributes to an urban heat island?
A
gardens and nature parks
B
farmland and fields
C
rivers and ponds
D
paved streets and parking lots
11) A city located in the middle of North America experiences extreme temperature changes during the year. This is an example of a(n)
A
marine climate
B
continental climate
C
ice age
D
ocean current
12) It rained yesterday. Today it is sunny. Rain is predicted again for tomorrow. These are examples of
A
changes in climate
B
changes in neither weather nor climate
C
changes in the weather
D
changes in both weather and climate
13) Concord, New Hampshire, has a three-month period during the year that is very cold. This is an example of
A
a seasonal pattern
B
a rain shadow
C
a microclimate
D
El Niño
14) Scientists group climates by
A
evaporation and temperature
B
evaporation and condensation
C
condensation and precipitation
D
precipitation and temperature
15) Places with tropical wet climates are often located nearthe equator. Tropical wet climates are characterized by
A
hot temperatures
B
high altitudes
C
severe winters
D
cool temperatures
16) Which is a cause of urban heat islands?
A
fields
B
ponds
C
buildings
D
forests
17) Which of these factors may affect a climate for a few years only?
A
movement of continents
B
the release of greenhouse gases
C
a single volcanic eruption
D
ice sheets melting
18) Which of these affects only a local climate?
A
global warming
B
movement of continents
C
ice ages
D
a sea breeze
19) Scientists predict that during this century, ice on many mountains will melt because of
A
El Niño
B
global warming
C
rain shadows
D
continent movement
20) Which of these best describes the relationship between weather and climate?
A
They are both long-term changes in Earth's atmosphere.
B
They are both short-term changes in Earth's greenhouse effect.
C
Weather is the long-term climate changes of an area.
D
Climate is the long-term weather conditions of an area.
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