Winds, air pressure, evaporation, and the angle of the sun shape the daily
Choose
1 Climate
2 temperature
3 weather
4 precipitation
of each place.
The correct answer is 3) weather.
The difference between tropical and temperate climates is mainly the result of
1 wind patterns each season
2 Precipitation patterns each season
3 Earths tilt relative to its orbit
4 The amount of direct sunlight to reach the earth's surface
The correct answer is 4) The amount of direct sunlight to reach the earth's surface.
Which of the following is true of the Gulf Stream? Select the three correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
It is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
It makes Western Europe's climate more harsh.
The three correct answers are:
1) It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
2) It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.
3) It moderates the climate of Western Europe.
How does latitude impact the temperature of a place?
(1 point)
Responses
The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The high latitude regions have warm to extremely hot temperatures.
The high latitude regions have warm to extremely hot temperatures.
The low latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
The low latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
Latitude has no effect on the temperature of a region.
The correct answer is: The high latitude regions have cool to bitterly cold temperatures.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following is important in order to maintain a healthy weight?
(1 point)
Responses
Get all the nutrients your body needs.
Get all the nutrients your body needs.
Balance calories eaten with activity level.
Balance calories eaten with activity level.
Wash hands when preparing food.
Wash hands when preparing food.
Eat nutrient-dense food
The two correct answers are:
1) Balance calories eaten with activity level.
2) Eat nutrient-dense food.
Which of the following is an example of proper food handling?
(1 point)
Responses
Only clean the surface when you are done cooking.
Place frozen foods on the countertop to thaw.
Keep all perishable foods inside cabinets.
Keep your hands clean while you are cooking.