Climate Quiz Questions for Practice

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Which of the following impacts on climate are the result of being near a large body of water? Check all that apply

None of the impacts described are related to being near a large body of water

Larger amounts of snow fall on one side of the lake compared to another (correct)

The area near the water is cooler in the summer than places farther from the water (correct)

All areas near the water will be warmer in the fall than places farther from the water (correct)

All areas near water get larger amounts of precipitation (rain/snow) than places farther from the water

Which of the following factors would INCREASE the speed of the thermohaline circulation? Check all that apply

The speed of thermohaline circulation remains relatively constant (stays the same speed)

Adding more fresh water

Warmer air temperature

None of these factors would increase the speed of thermohaline circulation (correct)

Increased prevailing wind speed

The change in Earth's tilt causes...

Changes in the length of summer and winter seasons (correct)

Ice ages and interglacial periods

More severe weather patterns

None of the impacts described are caused by changes in Earth's tilt

When floating sea ice and icebergs melt, the global sea level...

Remains relatively constant (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be considered descriptions of climate (not weather)? Check all that apply

The precipitation in Sydney Australia in July is 150 mm (A), The average annual precipitation in Toronto is 831 mm (B), The average monthly precipitation in August in Ottawa is 135 mm (D), The average annual precipitation in Jamaica is 2100 mm (E) Signup and view all the answers

Natural sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide include all of the following, except:

Photosynthesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are impacts caused by global warming? Check all that apply

Increased flooding in coastal regions (B), Increased malaria infections in areas farther from the equator (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contribute to creating ocean currents? Check all that apply

Hot water is more buoyant (less dense) than cold water (B), The Coriolis effect (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would cause an INCREASE in ocean salinity? Check all that apply

Surface water evaporation (A), Glacier formation (C) Signup and view all the answers

There are very few natural sources of:

Chlorofluorocarbons (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are indicators that global warming is occurring? Check all that apply

Increased desertification (A), Polar and glacial ice are melting (B), More frequent and violent storms (C), Sea levels are rising (E), Ocean water is becoming more acidic (F), Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are increasing (G), Permafrost is melting (H) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gases are all able to trap infrared radiation?

Water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane (D) Signup and view all the answers

Land formations affect climate in areas because of which of the following? Check all that apply

Areas at high elevations have a thinner atmosphere making it colder (A), The windward side of a mountain gets lots of rainfall (C), Rain shadow causes one side of a mountain to be very dry (E) Signup and view all the answers

Oceans are considered:

All of the above (C) Signup and view all the answers

Thermohaline circulation impacts climate by...

All of the above are ways thermohaline circulation impacts climate (D) Signup and view all the answers

The eccentricity of Earth's orbit impacts climate because...

When Earth's orbit is more oval the greater distance from the Sun results in ice ages (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Quiz Questions for Practice - Climate

Question 1: Factors impacting climate near large bodies of water include: increased precipitation (rain/snow) in areas near the water, warmer fall temperatures near the water, cooler summer temperatures near the water.
Question 2: Factors that increase the speed of thermohaline circulation are not listed in the provided options.
Question 3: Changes in Earth's tilt cause changes in the length of summer and winter seasons.
Question 4: Melting floating sea ice and icebergs result in no change to global sea level.
Question 5: Descriptions of climate (not weather) include average annual precipitation in a given location or period.
Question 6: Natural sources of atmospheric carbon dioxide include cellular respiration, burning of organic matter, and volcanic eruptions, except photosynthesis.
Question 7: Impacts caused by global warming include increased malaria infections in areas farther from the equator, increased flooding in coastal regions, damage to coral reefs/shells of aquatic organisms.
Question 8: Descriptions of climate (not weather) include the average temperature in a location during a particular month or year.
Question 9: Factors that contribute to ocean currents include the Coriolis effect, and hot water being more buoyant (less dense) than cold water.
Question 10: Factors that increase ocean salinity are surface water evaporation and glacier formation.
Question 11: There are few natural sources of chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxide, and methane.
Question 12: Indicators of global warming include atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increasing, permafrost melting, rising sea levels, more frequent and violent storms, melting polar and glacial ice, and ocean acidification.
Question 13: When floating sea ice and icebergs melt, the global sea level remains relatively constant.
Question 14: Gases able to trap infrared radiation include water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane.
Question 15: Land formations affecting climate include rain shadows (one side of a mountain is dry), higher elevations having thinner atmospheres, windward sides of mountains receiving more rainfall.
Question 16: Oceans are considered both heat sinks and carbon sinks.
Question 17: Thermohaline circulation impacts climate by transferring warm water from the equator to the poles, creating warmer/colder climates.
Question 18: Earth's orbit impacting climate is due to periods of greater or lesser distance from the Sun.
Question 19: Descriptions of climate (not weather) include the average annual temperature, average monthly precipitation, the amount of winter snowfall, and droughts exceeding a certain period.

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Test your knowledge on various factors affecting climate, including the influence of large bodies of water, thermohaline circulation, and natural sources of CO2. This quiz covers key concepts in climatology and the impacts of global warming. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of climate science.