Climate and Biodiversity Quiz

<p>Conditions with three distinct seasons and high temperatures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proximity to water generally moderates climate conditions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arctic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5° to 35° (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Snow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Areas close to the Arctic Circle experiencing extended daylight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air pressure gradient (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Has no effect at the equator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostrophic wind formation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most frequent wind direction at a specific location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He observed the influence of elevation on plant life. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elevation life zones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower temperatures with increasing dryness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Topography can block moisture-carrying winds and create drier climates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air rising over mountains cools and causes precipitation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It receives more direct sunlight resulting in warmer temperatures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They store heat during warm periods and release it during cold periods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry adiabatic rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coastal areas have less temperature variation compared to inland areas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The speed at which temperature changes between materials. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases the moisture-holding capacity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Land heats faster than water, causing air above the land to rise. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicates the resistance of a material to change temperature. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The air above land cools and becomes denser, sinking towards the water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of convective currents and wind patterns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water has about four times the specific heat capacity of land. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes a land breeze as it moves toward the water. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They contribute to local weather patterns and atmospheric circulation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participation in international treaties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Salt content of the water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind stress on the sea surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It sinks to the ocean floor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All major oceans worldwide are interconnected (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It influences temperature through altitude and latitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It affects wind direction in both hemispheres differently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Ice Age cooling in Europe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Absorption of solar radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Long-term weather trends in a region, averaged over 30 years.

Geographic coordinate indicating north-south position, from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles.

Includes latitude, ocean current, wind, elevation, relief, and proximity to water.

A climate zone with high temperatures and high rainfall, typically near the equator.

A climate zone characterized by moderate temperatures and seasonal changes.

Regions at 66.5°N and 66.5°S latitude; includes Antarctica and northern Canada. Winters are very cold with little precipitation.

Regions close to the Arctic Circle where summer days have prolonged daylight hours.

The amount of heat received varies at different latitudes, affecting weather and climate.

The difference in air pressure between high and low areas, influencing wind strength.

Apparent force that deflects wind right in the Northern Hemisphere and left in the Southern Hemisphere.

Wind that blows parallel to isobars due to a balance of pressure gradient and Coriolis forces.

The most common wind direction at a location, shaped by topography and latitude.

Higher elevation typically leads to cooler temperatures and different precipitation patterns.

Classification of plant and animal life based on changes in elevation and climate conditions.

Higher elevation usually results in lower temperatures and increased dryness in climate zones.

Distinct land features, like grassland or tundra, associated with temperature and dryness at various elevations.

Temperature drops by 1°C for every 100m increase in altitude.

The shape of the land that alters wind and precipitation patterns.

Mountains block winds, leading to rain on windward slopes.

Rate at which temperature decreases with altitude in dry air (10°C/1000m).

The temperature decrease rate in saturated air; about 4.5°C/1000m.

Distance from large water bodies influencing climate moderation.

How different materials respond to temperature changes, e.g. water vs land.

Mass movements of water in the oceans, driven by various forces.

Upper ocean movement caused by wind stress for the top 100 meters.

Deep ocean currents driven by temperature and salinity differences.

A system of thermohaline circulation that transfers heat globally.

Variations in water density due to temperature and salinity changes.

How altitude affects regional climate and temperature.

An ocean current influenced by altitude and regional climate.

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Localized circulation patterns in the air caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

A cool breeze from the ocean to the land that occurs during the day due to uneven heating.

A cool breeze from the land to the ocean that occurs at night when the land cools faster than the water.

Variations in temperature that occur when different surfaces absorb or release heat at different rates.

The process where land heats up faster than water during the day, resulting in air movement.

The process where land cools faster than water at night, leading to air sinking and movement toward the water.