Climatology: Master Climate and Weather Patterns

Question 1

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Methane

Question 2

A climate graph typically displays information about:

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Temperature and precipitation

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Wind speed and humidity

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Atmospheric pressure and cloud cover

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Solar radiation and evaporation

Question 3

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is primarily a climate pattern that affects:

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Pacific Ocean temperatures and global precipitation

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Atmospheric circulation in the tropics and global weather patterns

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Sea level rise and coastal erosion

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Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

Question 4

Which type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

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Cirrus

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the formation of climate patterns worldwide?

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Daily temperature fluctuations

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 6

The greenhouse effect can be described as:

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The warming of the Earth's atmosphere due to certain gases trapping heat

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The cooling of the Earth's atmosphere due to clouds reflecting sunlight

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The absorption of ultraviolet radiation by the ozone layer

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The release of heat from the Earth's core

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of climate change?

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Decreased frequency and intensity of storms

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Rising sea levels

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Changes in agricultural productivity

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Loss of biodiversity

Question 8

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a cyclical climate pattern that:

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Affects ocean temperatures and weather patterns in the Pacific Ocean

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Causes droughts in the Sahel region of Africa

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Leads to decreased hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean

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Results in heavy rainfall in Southeast Asia

Question 9

The Köppen-Geiger climate classification system primarily considers:

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Temperature and precipitation patterns

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Latitude and longitude

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Altitude and wind patterns

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Vegetation and soil characteristics

Question 10

The transformation of water vapor into liquid water droplets is known as:

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

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Precipitation

Question 11

The movement of air from areas of high atmospheric pressure towards areas of low atmospheric pressure is referred to as:

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Wind

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Convection

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Advection

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Radiation

Question 12

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is primarily responsible for:

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Providing scientific assessments on climate change

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Establishing international climate policies

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Advocating for climate action

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Regulating greenhouse gas emissions

Question 13

The study of long-term climate patterns and processes is known as:

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Climatology

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Meteorology

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Oceanography

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Hydrology

Question 14

Which of these factors does NOT directly influence a region's climate?

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Population density

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the sea

Question 15

Which of these factors is NOT used to classify climate?

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Political boundaries

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 16

Which of the following greenhouse gases is NOT primarily emitted by human activities?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 17

The process by which water transforms from a liquid to a gas is known as:

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

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Precipitation

Question 18

Which type of cloud is typically associated with clear skies and is composed of ice crystals?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback mechanism in the climate system?

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The release of methane from thawing permafrost

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The absorption of carbon dioxide by the ocean

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The formation of ice caps

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The melting of glaciers

Question 20

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a:

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Natural climate cycle

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Human-induced phenomenon

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Weather event

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Volcanic eruption

Question 21

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 22

The United Kingdom's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is an example of:

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Climate change mitigation

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Climate change adaptation

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Geoengineering

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Carbon sequestration

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

Question 24

An anticyclone is a region of:

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High atmospheric pressure

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Low atmospheric pressure

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Rising air

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Descending air

Question 25

Which of the following is the primary cause of climate change?

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Human activities releasing greenhouse gases

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Changes in solar radiation

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Fluctuations in Earth's orbit

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 26

The process by which water vapor condenses to form clouds is called:

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 27

The Hadley cell is a:

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Large-scale atmospheric circulation pattern

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Type of cloud formation

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Ocean current

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Landform

Question 28

A cold front brings:

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Cold, dry air

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Warm, moist air

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Slow-moving air

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Heavy rainfall

Question 29

An inversion occurs when:

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Air temperature increases with altitude

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Air temperature decreases with altitude

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Wind speed increases with altitude

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Air pressure decreases with altitude

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing the formation of weather patterns?

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Plate tectonics

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Pressure gradients

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Coriolis effect

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Solar radiation

Question 31

The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:

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Increased absorption and trapping of infrared radiation

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Increased absorption of ultraviolet radiation

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Decreased reflection of solar radiation

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Increased scattering of visible light

Question 32

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates primarily based on:

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Temperature and precipitation patterns

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Altitude and latitude

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Wind patterns and humidity

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Vegetation and soil type

Question 33

Which of the following processes involves the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Sublimation

Question 34

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is:

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A United Nations body that provides scientific assessments on climate change

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A UK government agency for climate research

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An international organization of climate scientists

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A non-profit foundation that promotes climate awareness

Question 35

What is the primary source of energy that drives Earth's weather systems?

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Solar radiation from the sun

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Geothermal heat from the Earth's interior

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Nuclear reactions within the Earth's core

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Chemical reactions in the atmosphere

Question 36

Which of the following is a type of cloud associated with clear, stable weather conditions?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 37

In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the ozone layer primarily located?

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Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Question 39

What is the name of the global wind circulation pattern that involves the movement of air from the equator to the poles?

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Hadley cell

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Polar cell

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Ferrel cell

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Walker circulation

Question 40

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term and climate is long-term (over decades or longer).

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Climate is predictable and weather is not.

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Weather is local and climate is global.

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There is no difference between weather and climate.

Question 41

Which of the following is a type of cloud that is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 42

What is the name of the instrument used to measure wind speed and direction?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 43

What is the name of the boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and densities?

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Front

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Jet stream

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Cyclone

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Anticyclone

Question 44

What is the name of the international agreement adopted in 2015 to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius?

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Paris Agreement

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Kyoto Protocol

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Montreal Protocol

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Agenda 21

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 46

What is the primary cause of the Coriolis effect?

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Earth's rotation on its axis

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Earth's revolution around the Sun

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Gravitational pull of the Moon

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Magnetic field of Earth

Question 47

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the formation of clouds?

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Wind direction

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Temperature

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Humidity

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Air pressure

Question 48

What is the name of the global atmospheric circulation pattern that transports heat from the tropics towards the poles?

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Hadley cell

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Ferrel cell

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Polar cell

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Rossby wave

Question 49

What is the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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To provide scientific assessments on climate change

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To implement international climate agreements

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To monitor global greenhouse gas emissions

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To set targets for reducing carbon emissions

Question 50

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 51

What is the primary mechanism by which the atmosphere warms the Earth's surface?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Advection

Question 52

What is the term for the hypothetical situation in which human activities have raised Earth's temperature by 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels?

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Global warming

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Climate change

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Paris Agreement

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Anthropocene