World Climate Zones: Explore the Earth's Diverse Climates

Question 1

Which of the following does NOT directly influence Earth's climate?

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Number of people living in an area

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Position relative to the Equator

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Altitude above sea level

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Proximity to large bodies of water

Question 2

Which of these does NOT affect Earth's climate?

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The type of rocks found in the ground

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 3

Which of these factors does NOT naturally affect a place's climate?

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Deforestation

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Cloud cover

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT directly influence a region's climate?

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Population density

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Distance from the equator

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Height above sea level

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Prevailing wind patterns

Question 5

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the climate of a region?

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Amount of industrial activity

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Proximity to a large body of water

Question 6

Which of these does NOT affect a place's climate?

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The political system of a country

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from a large body of water

Question 7

Which of these does NOT influence the climate of a region?

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Economic activity

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Vegetation

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT influence a region's climate?

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Local government policies

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Ocean currents

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Altitude

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Distance from the equator

Question 9

Which of these factors has no impact on a region's climate?

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Phases of the moon

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Distance from the equator

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Ocean currents

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Mountain ranges

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a natural factor that affects the climate of a place?

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Population density

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Distance from the sea

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 11

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

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Population density

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Latitude

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Distance from the ocean

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Altitude

Question 12

Which of these gases does NOT trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 13

Which of these factors does NOT naturally influence climate?

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Deforestation

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from oceans

Question 14

Which of the following factors does NOT directly affect the climate of a region?

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Number of vehicles in a region

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Distance from the equator

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Altitude

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Proximity to large water bodies

Question 15

Which of the following factors does NOT directly affect the climate of a region?

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Number of hospitals

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Average annual rainfall

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Distance from the equator

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Altitude

Question 16

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

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Number of tourists visiting the area

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Latitude

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Distance from a large body of water

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Altitude

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT directly affect the climate of a location?

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Number of trees in the area

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Distance from the equator

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Elevation above sea level

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Proximity to large bodies of water

Question 18

Which of the following factors has the least impact on a region's climate?

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Type of soil

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the ocean

Question 19

Which of these factors does NOT influence climate in different regions of the world?

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Number of schools in an area

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Proximity to oceans and large bodies of water

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Elevation or altitude

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Prevailing wind patterns

Question 20

Which factor has the greatest impact on the temperature of a particular location on Earth?

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Latitude

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Distance from the ocean

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Altitude

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Prevailing wind direction

Question 21

Which gas traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 22

Which of the following does NOT directly influence the climate of a location?

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Type of vegetation

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Distance from the equator

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 23

Which of these factors does NOT directly influence the Earth's climate?

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Land use

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 24

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

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Type of soil in the region

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Distance from the equator

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Altitude

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Proximity to large bodies of water

Question 25

Which of these factors does NOT affect the world's climate?

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Population density

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 26

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

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Mountain ranges

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the ocean

Question 27

Which gas traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 28

Which of these does NOT influence the long-term climate of a region?

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Daily weather changes

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

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Wind patterns

Question 29

Which of these does NOT influence climate?

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Political boundaries

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 30

Which of the following describes the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Wind speed

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Cloudiness

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a natural factor that affects a region's climate?

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Population density

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Altitude

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Distance from water bodies

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Ocean currents

Question 32

Which human activity is a major cause of climate change due to its release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

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Driving cars that use gasoline

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Walking and cycling

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Using solar panels to generate electricity

Question 33

Which gas is the main cause of global warming and climate change?

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Carbon Dioxide

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Oxygen

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Helium

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Nitrogen

Question 34

Which of these gases does NOT contribute to climate change?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a major factor that influences the Earth's climate?

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Color of soil

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 36

Which of these does NOT influence climate?

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Government policies

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 37

Which human activity releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and gas

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Planting trees in forests

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Using renewable energy sources like solar and wind

Question 38

Which of these factors has the LEAST impact on a place's climate?

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Shape of the coastline

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Distance from the sea

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Altitude

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Latitude

Question 39

You're planning a trip to the equatorial zone. What climate should you expect?

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Hot and humid with little temperature variation year-round

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Cold and snowy with long, freezing winters

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Mild and sunny with four distinct seasons

Question 40

Which climate zone is known for its year-round warm temperatures and abundant precipitation, resulting in lush vegetation?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate deciduous forest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 41

Which climate zone is characterized by extremely low temperatures, permafrost, and a lack of vegetation?

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Polar

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Subtropical

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Mediterranean

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Tropical monsoon

Question 42

Which of the following is not a typical characteristic of the Mediterranean climate zone?

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Abundant rain throughout the year

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Mild winters

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Hot, dry summers

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Mediterranean vegetation

Question 43

Which climate zone experiences warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters?

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Temperate continental

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Subtropical monsoon

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Tropical rainforest

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Mediterranean

Question 44

How do changes in the Sun's activity influence Earth's climate in the short term?

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By affecting cloud formation and rainfall patterns

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By directly warming Earth's surface

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By altering Earth's orbit around the Sun

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By changing the amount of cosmic radiation reaching Earth

Question 45

What is a key characteristic of a tropical climate zone?

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Hot and wet all year round

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Cold and wet all year round

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Cold and dry in winter, hot and wet in summer

Question 46

Which of the following factors does NOT affect climate?

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Government regulations

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Distance from the ocean

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 47

Which climate zone is characterized by year-round heat and abundant precipitation?

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Tropical Rainforest

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Polar Ice Cap

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Desert

Question 48

Which of these describes a Mediterranean climate?

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Mild winters with hot, dry summers

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Cold, snowy winters with cool, wet summers

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Year-round hot and humid conditions

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Below-freezing temperatures and year-round ice cover

Question 49

How does increasing altitude generally affect temperature?

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Temperatures fall with altitude

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Temperatures rise with altitude

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Temperature remains unaffected by altitude

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Temperature varies based on latitude

Question 50

Which prevailing wind pattern brings moisture and mild temperatures to the United Kingdom?

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Westerlies

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Polar easterlies

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Trade winds

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Doldrums

Question 51

Which climate zone is located at the highest latitudes and experiences very cold and dry conditions?

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Polar Ice Cap

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Tropical Rainforest

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Mediterranean

Question 52

How does precipitation generally vary across different climate zones?

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Higher in tropical zones than in polar zones

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Higher in polar zones than in tropical zones

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Same across all climate zones

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Unrelated to climate zones

Question 53

What is a primary distinction between temperate and tropical climates?

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Temperate climates have more defined seasons than tropical climates

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Tropical climates have more defined seasons than temperate climates

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Temperatures are higher in temperate climates than in tropical climates

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Rainfall is heavier in temperate climates than in tropical climates

Question 54

Which of these factors does NOT influence climate?

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Type of government

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Altitude

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Distance from the ocean

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Latitude

Question 55

Which climate zone is characterized by consistently high temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round?

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Tropical rainforest

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Mediterranean

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Temperate grassland

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Polar ice cap

Question 56

Which type of cloud is strongly associated with heavy rainfall?

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Altostratus

Question 57

What is the process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere?

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The greenhouse effect

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The cooling effect

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The warming effect

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The airflow effect

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?

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Soil type

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Proximity to the sea

Question 59

What is the term for the average weather conditions over a long period of time?

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Climate

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Weather

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Temperature

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Rainfall

Question 60

Which climate zone is characterized by high temperatures and consistent rainfall?

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Temperate rainforest

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Mediterranean

Question 61

What is the main cause of wind?

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Differences in air pressure

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Changes in temperature

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The rotation of the Earth

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The presence of water bodies

Question 62

What is the name for the line on a map that connects points with the same temperature?

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Isotherm

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Contour line

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Latitude line

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Longitude line

Question 63

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 64

Which type of cloud is associated with sunny weather?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus