Understanding Climate and Weather Influences Quiz

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How does a large body of water impact the temperature of adjacent land in the summer?

It warms the land

It increases humidity levels on the land

It cools the land (correct)

It has no effect on the land temperature

What effect do ocean currents have on coastal regions?

They lead to permanent fog cover

They cause desertification

They influence temperature and precipitation patterns (correct)

They have no impact on climate

What weather condition results from the meeting of the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream?

East Coast Convergence Zone storms (correct)

Desertification

Tornadoes

Mild breeze

What is an air mass primarily characterized by?

Consistent temperature and humidity Signup and view all the answers

How do air masses originating over water differ from those originating over land?

Land-originated air masses are more humid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for Canada's climate having great variety?

Influence of ocean currents and westerly winds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of wind?

Interaction of different air masses Signup and view all the answers

Which location marks the southernmost point of mainland Canada?

Point Pelee, Ontario Signup and view all the answers

What is the latitude of Cape Columbia, the most northerly point of Canada?

Approximately 83.13° N Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in elevation affect temperature?

Temperature decreases Signup and view all the answers

Why does temperature decrease with an increase in elevation?

Factors such as atmosphere and albedo Signup and view all the answers

Besides proximity to the sun, what other factors influence temperature?

Atmospheric conditions and albedo Signup and view all the answers

What primarily causes wind?

Unequal heating of the Earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

How do hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate?

Counterclockwise Signup and view all the answers

What type of precipitation occurs due to warm air being slowly pushed up over cold air?

Cyclonic (Frontal) Precipitation Signup and view all the answers

How is a rain shadow created?

By warm air being pushed up over mountains Signup and view all the answers

What temperature does water need to be for hurricanes to develop?

27 degrees Celsius Signup and view all the answers

Which type of precipitation occurs due to the sun heating the ground and creating clouds throughout the day?

Convectional Precipitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

A watch means a tornado is possible, while a warning means a tornado has been detected. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the greenhouse effect in maintaining Earth's temperature?

It keeps the Earth 30 degrees celsius warmer than it would otherwise. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the 'enhanced' greenhouse effect?

Burning of fossil fuels and methane emissions Signup and view all the answers

Why is carbon dioxide often linked to the 'enhanced' greenhouse effect?

It contributes to over 60% of the 'enhanced' greenhouse effect. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a natural cause of the 'enhanced' greenhouse effect in the text?

Burning of fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What do 97% of climate scientists agree on regarding climate-warming trends?

The trends are extremely due to human activities. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the temperature decrease as you move away from the equator?

The sun's energy spreads out and loses its heating power away from the equator. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the temperature of air passing over an ocean current change?

The temperature of the ocean current affects the temperature of the air passing over it. Signup and view all the answers

How does elevation impact temperature?

The higher you go, the cooler the temperature becomes due to air expansion and loss of heating power. Signup and view all the answers

Why do mountain barriers create wet conditions on the windward side?

Mountains block warm, moist air masses, forcing them to release precipitation on their windward side. Signup and view all the answers

How does nearness to water affect climate?

Larger bodies of water moderate temperatures, resulting in cooler summers and warmer winters. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Canada have varied climate conditions?

Canada's climate is influenced by its diverse topography and proximity to water bodies. Signup and view all the answers