Question 1

As the kinetic energy of the air increases,

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A) its temperature decreases. 
B) its temperature increases. 
C) its temperature is unaffected. 
D) its temperature may either increase or decrease depending upon the circumstances. 
E) its temperature reaches a dynamic equilibrium. 
A) its temperature decreases. 
B) its temperature increases. 
C) its temperature is unaffected. 
D) its temperature may either increase or decrease depending upon the circumstances. 
E) its temperature reaches a dynamic equilibrium.

Question 2

In general,more moderate temperature patterns

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A) are created by continentality. 
B) are exemplified by Winnipeg and Wichita. 
C) indicate maritime influences. 
D) occur in continental interiors. 
E) are created by variations in altitude. 
A) are created by continentality. 
B) are exemplified by Winnipeg and Wichita. 
C) indicate maritime influences. 
D) occur in continental interiors. 
E) are created by variations in altitude.

Question 3

The highest maximum temperatures recorded on Earth occur in interior deserts during July because

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A) insolation is greater at other latitudes. 
B) the skies are cloudy. 
C) little evaporation occurs to supply moisture to the atmosphere. 
D) the north pole is pointed away from the sun. 
E) the desert surface cannot absorb insolation. 
A) insolation is greater at other latitudes. 
B) the skies are cloudy. 
C) little evaporation occurs to supply moisture to the atmosphere. 
D) the north pole is pointed away from the sun. 
E) the desert surface cannot absorb insolation.

Question 4

Evaporation

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A) tends to increase temperatures over land. 
B) tends to lower temperatures more over water bodies than over land. 
C) tends to increase the temperature over water. 
D) affects land more than ocean surfaces. 
E) affects the temperature of land surfaces and water bodies the same amount. 
A) tends to increase temperatures over land. 
B) tends to lower temperatures more over water bodies than over land. 
C) tends to increase the temperature over water. 
D) affects land more than ocean surfaces. 
E) affects the temperature of land surfaces and water bodies the same amount.

Question 5

The subsolar point migrates annually between 47° N and 47° S latitude.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The all-time highest and lowest temperatures were both recorded on the Eurasian landmass.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Our perception and response to temperature means that

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A) low winds with higher temperatures and humidity produce the most discomfort. 
B) lower humidity and strong winds decrease cooling rates. 
C) higher temperatures produce a decrease in sweating. 
D) increased appetite occurs with higher temperatures. 
E) low humidity,high winds,and moderate temperatures produce the most discomfort. 
A) low winds with higher temperatures and humidity produce the most discomfort. 
B) lower humidity and strong winds decrease cooling rates. 
C) higher temperatures produce a decrease in sweating. 
D) increased appetite occurs with higher temperatures. 
E) low humidity,high winds,and moderate temperatures produce the most discomfort.

Question 8

The pattern of global annual temperature range shows

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A) lowest ranges occur over continental interiors in the northern hemisphere. 
B) greatest ranges occur in the subtropics over the oceans. 
C) greatest ranges occur over the continental masses in the southern hemisphere. 
D) greatest ranges occur in east central Siberia in Russia. 
E) greatest ranges occur over the northern hemisphere oceans. 
A) lowest ranges occur over continental interiors in the northern hemisphere. 
B) greatest ranges occur in the subtropics over the oceans. 
C) greatest ranges occur over the continental masses in the southern hemisphere. 
D) greatest ranges occur in east central Siberia in Russia. 
E) greatest ranges occur over the northern hemisphere oceans.

Question 9

The warmest years in the history of weather instruments were

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A) recorded during the period 1910 to 1921. 
B) recorded during 12 of the last 13 years (1995-2007). 
C) observed in the 1880s and 1890s. 
D) recorded in the first half of this century. 
E) during the Cretaceous period. 
A) recorded during the period 1910 to 1921. 
B) recorded during 12 of the last 13 years (1995-2007). 
C) observed in the 1880s and 1890s. 
D) recorded in the first half of this century. 
E) during the Cretaceous period.

Question 10

The flow of temperature into an object raises its heat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is true of climate change in polar regions?

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A) Temperatures in polar regions have increased more rapidly than in non-polar regions. 
B) The rate of increase has dramatically decreased in the last 20 years. 
C) Since 1970 there has been a 43% increase in Arctic sea ice. 
D) There has been little climate change in polar regions. 
E) polar regions are not affected as greatly as areas on Earth with higher population densities. 
A) Temperatures in polar regions have increased more rapidly than in non-polar regions. 
B) The rate of increase has dramatically decreased in the last 20 years. 
C) Since 1970 there has been a 43% increase in Arctic sea ice. 
D) There has been little climate change in polar regions. 
E) polar regions are not affected as greatly as areas on Earth with higher population densities.

Question 12

Average air temperatures at higher elevations are generally higher,with smaller differences between areas of direct sunlight and shadow.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The greatest annual temperature ranges are characteristic of places like

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A) Los Angeles and Vancouver. 
B) Los Angeles and London. 
C) Verkhoyansk and Oymyakon. 
D) Toronto and Montreal. 
E) Halifax and St.John's 
A) Los Angeles and Vancouver. 
B) Los Angeles and London. 
C) Verkhoyansk and Oymyakon. 
D) Toronto and Montreal. 
E) Halifax and St.John's

Question 14

The land surface cools off more rapidly at night than water does because

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A) the energy is stored in a shallow layer near the surface of the land,and so it can be radiated away faster. 
B) the amount of energy stored in the water column is less than that stored in the land. 
C) land cannot store energy so its surface cools rapidly without insolation. 
D) water is heated geothermally so it has an energy supply not available to the land. 
E) air above the land can absorb more energy than air above water. 
A) the energy is stored in a shallow layer near the surface of the land,and so it can be radiated away faster. 
B) the amount of energy stored in the water column is less than that stored in the land. 
C) land cannot store energy so its surface cools rapidly without insolation. 
D) water is heated geothermally so it has an energy supply not available to the land. 
E) air above the land can absorb more energy than air above water.

Question 15

During summer,cities located near the coast are ________ than those in the interior at the same latitude,while in the winter they are ________.

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A) warmer warmer 
B) warmer cooler 
C) cooler warmer 
D) cooler cooler 
A) warmer warmer 
B) warmer cooler 
C) cooler warmer 
D) cooler cooler

Question 16

Temperature is controlled by seasonal variation in daylength which ________ with increasing distance from the equator because ________.

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A) decreases Earth rotates more slowly near the poles 
B) decreases Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic 
C) increases Earth rotates more slowly near the poles 
D) increases Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic 
E) remains constant throughout the year Earth is a sphere 
A) decreases Earth rotates more slowly near the poles 
B) decreases Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic 
C) increases Earth rotates more slowly near the poles 
D) increases Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic 
E) remains constant throughout the year Earth is a sphere

Question 17

How do ocean currents affect both water and air temperatures? Use the Gulf Stream as an example.

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Ocean currents play a crucial role in re

Question 18

The Western Pacific Warm Pool

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A) averages 20° to 22°C. 
B) is located around the Hawaiian Islands. 
C) has temperatures above 30°C. 
D) is the region of the lowest average ocean temperatures in the world. 
E) heats the polar regions. 
A) averages 20° to 22°C. 
B) is located around the Hawaiian Islands. 
C) has temperatures above 30°C. 
D) is the region of the lowest average ocean temperatures in the world. 
E) heats the polar regions.

Question 19

The highest temperature recorded on Earth to date was in

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A) North America. 
B) Asia. 
C) Africa. 
D) Mexico. 
E) Australia. 
A) North America. 
B) Asia. 
C) Africa. 
D) Mexico. 
E) Australia.

Question 20

Official temperature measurements are made in black,sealed boxes placed on the ground surface in direct sunlight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Global Temperatures

As the kinetic energy of the air increases,

In general,more moderate temperature patterns

The highest maximum temperatures recorded on Earth occur in interior deserts during July because

Evaporation

The subsolar point migrates annually between 47° N and 47° S latitude.

The all-time highest and lowest temperatures were both recorded on the Eurasian landmass.

Our perception and response to temperature means that

The pattern of global annual temperature range shows

The warmest years in the history of weather instruments were

The flow of temperature into an object raises its heat.

Which is true of climate change in polar regions?

Average air temperatures at higher elevations are generally higher,with smaller differences between areas of direct sunlight and shadow.

The greatest annual temperature ranges are characteristic of places like

The land surface cools off more rapidly at night than water does because

During summer,cities located near the coast are ________ than those in the interior at the same latitude,while in the winter they are ________.

Temperature is controlled by seasonal variation in daylength which ________ with increasing distance from the equator because ________.

How do ocean currents affect both water and air temperatures? Use the Gulf Stream as an example.

The Western Pacific Warm Pool

The highest temperature recorded on Earth to date was in

Official temperature measurements are made in black,sealed boxes placed on the ground surface in direct sunlight.

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During summer,cities located near the coast are than those in the interior at the same latitude,while in the winter they are .

Temperature is controlled by seasonal variation in daylength which with increasing distance from the equator because .