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