Weather and Climate – Global Circulation, Extreme Weather
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Weather and Climate – Global Circulation, Extreme Weather
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Weather and Climate – Global Circulation, Extreme Weather
Geography
Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct option. For short answer questions, provide concise and relevant responses. True/false questions should be marked clearly.
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Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
What is the primary driving force behind global wind patterns?
AA) Earth's rotation
BB) Solar radiation
CC) Ocean currents
DD) Mountains
2.
Which of the following air masses is typically associated with dry and hot conditions?
AA) Maritime polar
BB) Continental tropical
CC) Maritime tropical
DD) Continental polar
3.
What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?
AA) Front
BB) Cyclone
CC) Anticyclone
DD) Jet stream
4.
Which type of pressure system is typically associated with clear skies and calm weather?
AA) Low pressure
BB) High pressure
CC) Cyclonic pressure
DD) Frontal pressure
5.
Hurricanes primarily form over which type of water?
AA) Cold water
BB) Warm water
CC) Freshwater
DD) Saltwater
6.
Which climate zone is characterized by high temperatures and high precipitation year-round?
AA) Desert
BB) Tropical rainforest
CC) Temperate
DD) Tundra
7.
What phenomenon is caused by the rotation of the Earth affecting wind patterns?
AA) El Niño
BB) Coriolis effect
CC) Greenhouse effect
DD) La Niña
8.
Which weather event is characterized by a rotating column of air in contact with both the cloud base and the ground?
AA) Tornado
BB) Hurricane
CC) Thunderstorm
DD) Blizzard
9.
Which climate zone has four distinct seasons?
AA) Tropical
BB) Polar
CC) Temperate
DD) Arid
10.
What is the primary cause of thunderstorms?
AA) Warm, moist air rising
BB) Cold air sinking
CC) High pressure systems
DD) Ocean currents
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True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
Cold fronts generally bring warmer temperatures and clear skies.
2.
The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon that warms the Earth’s surface.
3.
Extreme weather events are only associated with low-pressure systems.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Define atmospheric pressure and explain its significance in weather.
2.
List and describe the four main types of air masses.
3.
Explain the role of the jet stream in weather patterns.
4.
What factors contribute to the formation of climate zones?
5.
Describe the characteristics of a tropical climate.
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