what causes day to be warmer on one part of earth on another?
A. the angle which the sun strikes earth
B. the speed of earth in its orbit
C. the number of cars on the road
D. the rotation of earth
what type of temperatures are experienced where the angle of the suns ray are very high, and latitude low.
A. moderate temperature year round
B. temperatures that are sometimes very high and sometimes low
C. low temperature year round
D. high temperature year round
what causes wind formation?
A. the constant density of air
B. the movement of earth on its axis
C. the turning of circulating air currents
D. the temperature difference in the hemisphere
what type of wind occur between 23.5 degrees S latitude and 23.5 degrees N latitude?
A. trade winds
B. high winds
C. cold winds
D. polar winds
what is the role of the Coriolis effect on creating ocean currents?
A. Coriolis effect turns currents counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere
B. the Coriolis effect turns wind to the right in the southern hemisphere
C. Coriolis effect turns currents clockwise in the Southern hemisphere
D. the Coriolis effect turns wind to the right in the northern hemisphere
what causes polar jet stream to form?
A. high-pressure systems
B. warm and cold air masses
C. air masses moving away from each other
D. rapid changes in wind direction
which explains how ocean currents affect climate? (two are correct)
A. cold ocean currents transport heat from the equator to the poles
B. ocean currents changes the temperature of landmasses
C. warm ocean currents transport heat from the equator to the poles
D. ocean currents change the temperature of air masses
which biome features the following animals: gila monster, rattlesnake, coyote, and jackrabbit?
A. tundra
B. grasslands
C. dessert
D. tropical rain forest
why are low-pressure systems are associated with bad weather?
A. as air rises, it heats up
B. cold air carries more moisture
C. more air is rising and releasing moisture as it cools
D. air releases moisture as it heats up, creating clouds and rain