What causes days to be warmer on one part of Earth than on another?(1 point)
Responses
the rotation of Earth
the rotation of Earth
the angle at which the sun strikes Earth
the angle at which the sun strikes Earth
the number of cars on the road
the number of cars on the road
the speed of Earth in its orbit
the speed of Earth in its orbit
Question 2
What type of temperatures are experienced where the angle of the sun's rays are very high, and latitude low.(1 point)
Responses
low temperatures year round
low temperatures year round
moderate temperatures year round
moderate temperatures year round
temperatures that are sometimes very high and sometimes low
temperatures that are sometimes very high and sometimes low
high temperatures year round
high temperatures year round
Question 3
What causes wind formation?(1 point)
Responses
the temperature differences in the hemispheres
the temperature differences in the hemispheres
the movement of Earth on its axis
the movement of Earth on its axis
the constant density of air
the constant density of air
the turning of circulating air currents
the turning of circulating air currents
Question 4
What type of winds occur between 23.5 degrees S latitude and 23.5 degrees N latitude?
(1 point)
Responses
Trade winds
Trade winds
High winds
High winds
Polar winds
Polar winds
Cold winds
Cold winds
Question 5
What is the role of the Coriolis Effect on creating ocean currents?(1 point)
Responses
Coriolis Effect turns currents counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
Coriolis Effect turns currents counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
Coriolis Effect turns currents clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
Coriolis Effect turns currents clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Coriolis Effect turns wind to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Coriolis Effect turns wind to the right in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Coriolis Effect turns wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Coriolis Effect turns wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
Question 6
What causes polar jet streams to form?(1 point)
Responses
air masses moving away from each other
air masses moving away from each other
rapid changes in wind direction
rapid changes in wind direction
high-pressure systems
high-pressure systems
warm and cold air masses
warm and cold air masses
Question 7
Which explains how ocean currents affect climate? (Two are correct)(1 point)
Responses
Cold ocean currents transport heat from the equator to the poles.
Cold ocean currents transport heat from the equator to the poles.
Ocean currents change the temperature of landmasses
Ocean currents change the temperature of landmasses
Warm ocean currents transport heat from the equator to the poles.
Warm ocean currents transport heat from the equator to the poles.
Ocean currents change the temperature of air masses.
Ocean currents change the temperature of air masses.
Question 8
Which biome features the following animals: gila monster, rattlesnake, coyote, and jackrabbit?(1 point)
Responses
tropical rain forest
tropical rain forest
tundra
tundra
grassland
grassland
desert
desert
Question 9
Why are low-pressure systems are associated with bad weather?(1 point)
Responses
Air releases moisture as it heats up, creating clouds and rain.
Air releases moisture as it heats up, creating clouds and rain.
As air rises, it heats up.
As air rises, it heats up.
More air is rising and releasing moisture as it cools.
More air is rising and releasing moisture as it cools.
Cold air carries more moisture.