Climate Studies Quizzes for Sixth Form College Geography Year 13

Question 1

What is the name of the phenomenon that causes the Earth's surface to warm during the day and cool at night?

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Diurnal temperature range

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Greenhouse effect

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Radiation balance

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Insolation

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary factor influencing climate?

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Land use patterns

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 3

The Hadley cell is a global atmospheric circulation pattern that drives:

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Trade winds and rainfall in tropical regions

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High pressure systems and clear skies in subtropical regions

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Low pressure systems and heavy rainfall in polar regions

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Cloud formation and precipitation in mid-latitude regions

Question 4

The primary role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is to provide:

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Regular assessments of climate change science and impacts

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Policy recommendations to governments on climate change

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Funding for climate change mitigation projects

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Educational materials on climate change

Question 5

The concept of 'climate resilience' refers to the capacity of:

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Societies and ecosystems to adapt to and recover from climate change impacts

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Governments to implement effective climate policies

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Scientists to predict future climate trends

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Individuals to reduce their carbon footprint

Question 6

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a 'tipping point' in the climate system?

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A threshold beyond which a change becomes irreversible

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A gradual and continuous shift in climate patterns

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A temporary and localized climate anomaly

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A sudden and catastrophic climate event

Question 7

The primary purpose of using climate models in climate science is to:

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Simulate the complex interactions of the Earth's climate system

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Predict future climate trends based on historical data

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Provide real-time weather forecasts

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Monitor and track current climate conditions

Question 8

Which of the following is a method used to study past climates?

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Paleoclimatology

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Meteorology

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Climatology

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Geography

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Sulfur hexafluoride

Question 10

What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area?

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Climate

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Weather

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Atmosphere

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Hydrology

Question 11

Which of the following is the primary factor influencing global climate patterns?

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Solar radiation

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Latitude

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Ocean currents

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Topography

Question 12

What is the name of the agreement reached in 2015 that aimed to limit global warming 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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Copenhagen Accord

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a method of climate adaptation?

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Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

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Building seawalls

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Developing drought-resistant crops

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Relocating populations

Question 14

Which of the following is the primary factor that determines the global distribution of temperature?

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Proximity to bodies of water

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Prevailing wind patterns

Question 15

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) classifies greenhouse gases into which two main types?

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Long-lived and short-lived

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Direct and indirect

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Natural and anthropogenic

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Depleting and non-depleting

Question 16

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a climate pattern that primarily affects which region of the world?

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The Pacific Ocean

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The Atlantic Ocean

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The Indian Ocean

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The Mediterranean Sea

Question 17

The 'precautionary principle' in environmental decision-making suggests that:

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Action should be taken to prevent potential harm, even if the scientific evidence is uncertain

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Economic development should be prioritized over environmental protection

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Only proven risks should be addressed

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Environmental policies should be based solely on cost-benefit analysis

Question 18

Identify the gas that is NOT classified as 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 19

Which factor has the primary influence on the global distribution of temperature variations?

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

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Wind patterns

Question 20

Which term describes the long-term average weather conditions in a specific region?

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Climate

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Weather

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

Question 21

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 22

Which process involves a self-perpetuating cycle that can either amplify or reduce changes in climate conditions?

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Climate feedback

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Climate change mitigation

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Climate adaptation

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Climate tipping points

Question 23

Which energy transfer process is responsible for the upward movement of heat from Earth's surface to the atmosphere?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Advection

Question 24

What is the primary goal of international organizations like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

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Promote global collaboration and coordination on climate action

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Set legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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Provide funding to developing nations for climate adaptation and mitigation

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Conduct scientific research on climate change

Question 25

Paleoclimatologists use various methods to study past climates. Which of these is NOT one of them?

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Using satellite images

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Studying ice cores

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Examining tree rings

Question 26

The Hadley Cell is an atmospheric circulation pattern that primarily:

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Transfers heat and moisture from the tropics towards the poles

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Moves air masses from the equator to the poles

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Does not significantly affect global climate

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Distributes air evenly across different latitudes

Question 27

Which of the following gases traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide

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Helium

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 28

The primary mechanism by which the Earth's surface releases heat into the atmosphere is:

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Radiation

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Convection

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Advection

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Conduction

Question 29

The term 'climate variability' refers to:

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Short-term fluctuations in climate conditions over periods of weeks to decades

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Extreme weather events that occur irregularly

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The difference between climate and weather

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Long-term changes in climate patterns over centuries or longer

Question 30

Which type of cloud is commonly associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall?

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Altocumulus

Question 31

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is primarily characterized by:

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Periodic changes in ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation in the Pacific Ocean

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A greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change

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A type of weather front that brings heavy rainfall

Question 32

The 'greenhouse effect' is primarily caused by:

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The absorption and emission of infrared radiation by certain gases in the atmosphere

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The circulation of ocean currents

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The reflection of sunlight by clouds

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Hadley Cell

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Walker Cell

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Ferrel Cell

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Polar Cell

Question 34

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

Question 35

What is the term used to describe the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular location?

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Climate

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Weather

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Temperature

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Atmosphere

Question 36

What is the name of the instrument used to measure the temperature of the Earth's surface?

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Hygrometer

Question 37

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that can help mitigate climate change?

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Solar power

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Natural gas

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Coal