Climate and Biodiversity Chapter 4 Quiz
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What is climate defined as?

  • The general weather over a short period
  • The general weather over a long period (correct)
  • The temperature in a region at a given time
  • The specific weather conditions in a region
  • Which of the following is NOT a major component in the climate system?

  • Cloud cover (correct)
  • Topography
  • Atmospheric condition
  • Solar radiation
  • What influences the precipitation patterns?

  • Air masses (correct)
  • Cloud cover
  • Proximity to water bodies
  • Temperature
  • Which factor does humidity NOT influence?

    <p>Wind speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does temperature in the climate system represent?

    <p>Average kinetic energy of air molecules in a region over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is precipitation defined in the climate system?

    <p>Amount and distribution of moisture that falls from the atmosphere to Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of the Philippines are slightly cooler temperatures observed during the wet season?

    <p>Eastern Visayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climatic type in the Philippines has a distinct dry season from November to April?

    <p>Climatic Type 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the wettest months from December to February according to the text?

    <p>Eastern Visayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in the Philippines experiences more intense rainfall during the wet season characterized by heavy rainfall?

    <p>Eastern section of Quezon Province</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of the Philippines is the climate characterized by evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year?

    <p>Eastern section of Mindanao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which climatic type in the Philippines has a wet season that is less intense with lower rainfall from May to October?

    <p>Climatic Type 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major component of the climate system is influenced by variations in solar radiation?

    <p>Solar radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do high-pressure and low-pressure systems influence climate?

    <p>By shaping regional climates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a knock-on effect feedback loop in the context of climate?

    <p>A cascade of consequences triggered by a specific event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences the prevailing directions and strengths of winds in a specific region?

    <p>Earth's rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the physical features of the Earth's surface influence local climate?

    <p>By affecting wind patterns, precipitation, and temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which variation contributes to long-term climate patterns by factors like Earth's orbit and axial tilt?

    <p>Variations in solar radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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