Question 1

The rate of adiabatic cooling depends on the

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A)  amount of moisture in the air.
B)  temperature of the air.
C)  latitude.
D)  season.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Seasonal variation in temperature and daylength is due to the

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A)  tilt of the Earth's axis.
B)  greenhouse effect.
C)  spinning of the Earth on its axis.
D)  latitudinal variation in solar radiation striking the Earth's surface.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Of the following areas on Earth's surface, which area moves fastest and has the greatest linear velocity?

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A)  the North Pole (90° north) 
B)  Barcelona, Spain (41° north) 
C)  the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° south) 
D)  the Equator (0°) E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) D

Question 4

Precipitation is highest in polar regions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Relative humidity is the

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A)  amount of pressure at a given temperature at which water transforms from a liquid to a gaseous state.
B)  amount of pressure that water vapour exerts independent of the pressure of dry air.
C)  temperature at which saturation vapour pressure is achieved.
D)  amount of water vapour in the air relative to the saturation vapour pressure.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

During El Niño conditions,

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A)  surface water temperatures are warmer in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
B)  less rainfall occurs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
C)  trade winds across the Pacific Ocean are strong.
D)  increased upwelling of nutrient-rich water occurs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

During winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)

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A)  sits directly over the equator.
B)  is shifted into the northern latitudes.
C)  is shifted into the southern latitudes.
D)  does not exist.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)tends to migrate toward regions of the globe with the warmest surface temperature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Habitability

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A)  is the ability of an organism to survive in a particular habitat.
B)  is the ability of the physical environment to support life.
C)  is the ability of the organism to take in resources.
D)  is the ability of the physical environment to change.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

The ________ are formed by the air that reaches Earth's poles, slowly sinks to the surface, and flows southward is deflected by the Coriolis Effect.

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Question 11

Rainfall in the Southern Hemisphere is greater than rainfall in the Northern Hemisphere because the oceans cover a greater proportion of the Southern Hemisphere.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Solar radiation is more direct in tropical latitudes than in temperate latitudes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare the causes and effects of the El Niño and La Niña events.

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El Niño and La Niña are both climate phe...

Question 14

________ is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is used by plants to power photosynthesis.

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Question 15

You study two neighboring plant populations growing at 200 meters above sea level. One population is situated on a north-facing slope, while the other population grows on a south-facing slope. Compare the environmental conditions and microclimates that each population experiences.

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The two neighboring plant populations growing at 200 meters above sea level experience different environmental conditions and microclimates due to their orientation on north-facing and south-facing slopes.

The population on the north-facing slope receives less direct sunlight throughout the day, resulting in cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels. This can create a more shaded and moist microclimate, which may be favorable for shade-tolerant plant species. In contrast, the population on the south-facing slope receives more direct sunlight and experiences warmer temperatures and lower humidity levels. This can create a drier and warmer microclimate, which may be more suitable for sun-loving plant species.

Additionally, the north-facing slope may also receive more precipitation and have different soil moisture levels compared to the south-facing slope, further influencing the environmental conditions for the plant populations. These differences in microclimates and environmental conditions can lead to distinct plant communities and species compositions in each population.

Question 16

Why does the climate of urban areas differ from that of the surrounding countryside?

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The climate of urban areas often differs...

Question 17

Trade winds are instrumental in forming the oceanic currents that originate at the Equator.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Habitats in the Northern Hemisphere that are positioned on north-facing slopes generally ________ than those habitats situated on south-facing slopes.

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A)  have a higher rate of evaporation
B)  have a greater soil moisture
C)  experience higher air temperatures
D)  experience greater fluxes in weather conditionsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 19

Explain the differences between weather, climate, and microclimate. Which is most important for individual organisms? Give an example.

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Question 20

Most organisms live in habitats that provide specific conditions or a ________ that may be very different than regional weather patterns.

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Solar radiation is more direct in tropical latitudes than in temperate latitudes.

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