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Climate Change — Unit test Answers

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Which is one way that analyzing ice benefits scientists who study ancient climates?

A
Scientists can analyze frozen volcanic dust to help predict eruptions.
B
Scientists can study the layers of ice cores to gather information about past atmospheric composition.
C
Scientists can use sand grains in ice to make inferences about the climate area.
D
Scientists can study tree rings in ice to learn more about past climates.
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Which correctly lists the three weather factors that are indicators of climate change?

A
sunsets, wind patterns, clouds
B
ocean currents, ice cores, temperature
C
temperature, wind patterns, ice cores
D
wind patterns, temperature, ocean currents
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Which describes one characteristic of both El Niño and La Niña?

A
Both are causes of long-term climate change.
B
Both create warmer water.
C
Both occur in the Pacific Ocean.
D
Both are causes of hurricane activity.
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Which pieces of information are typically seen on a newspaper weather map?

A
isobars
B
isotherms
C
symbols for fronts
D
symbols for long-range predictions
5

Sara was caught in a thunderstorm while outdoors. She immediately makes sure that she is not near any tall structures or trees. What is Sara most likely trying to avoid?

A
being struck by lightning
B
being hit by thunder
C
being caught by falling hail
D
being carried away by strong winds
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Which is an important safety measure that should be taken during a hurricane?

A
Move away from windows.
B
Seek shelter in a ditch or low-lying area.
C
Go to the lowest level of the building.
D
Lie on the floor and cover your head.
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Examine the weather map.

Question illustration
A
60°F to 69°F
B
70°F to 79°F
C
80°F to 89°F
D
90°F to 99°F
8

Which statement best describes monsoons?

A
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise.
B
They are winds that blow in the opposite direction of a normal wind.
C
They bring heavy rain in the winter and in the summer.
D
They influence precipitation as wind moves near a mountain.
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How does altitude affect climate patterns in a region?

A
Areas at high elevations have cooler temperatures.
B
Air continues to warm as it rises to a higher elevation.
C
Tropical regions do not have many differences in altitude.
D
High-altitude areas have less variation in seasonal temperatures.
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Which is a possible consequence of decreasing air quality resulting from global warming?

A
drying out of fertile lands
B
flooding of low-lying coastal areas
C
melting of glaciers and polar ice caps
D
decrease in population due to health threats
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Which event is associated with tornados?

A
sea levels rising due to high waves
B
coastal flooding due to storm surge
C
paths of damage up to 50 miles long
D
wind and rain lasting for several days
12

What must happen for most areas on Earth to experience all four seasons?

A
The Sun must reach its highest point in the sky.
B
The Northern Hemisphere must experience winter.
C
The axis must be tilted at a certain angle that remains unchanged.
D
The north end of Earth’s axis must always point away from the Sun.
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Which is one function of a weather balloon?

A
enables forecasts seven to 10 days in advance
B
measures conditions in the upper atmosphere
C
locates and tracks storms and follows the path of storm systems
D
uses mathematical equations to show what will happen if conditions change
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Which correctly lists three factors that are important to consider when forecasting weather?

A
clouds, isotherm, butterfly effect
B
isotherm, air pressure, temperature
C
air pressure, temperature, clouds
D
temperature, clouds, isotherm
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What must occur for air masses to form fronts?

A
They must increase in strength.
B
They must collide with each other.
C
They must move from west to east.
D
They must create air-pressure differences.

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