Chapter 4 Textbook Questions Flashcards
Which of the following is the best description of a region’s climate?
The average weather that occurs over a long time
Which level does atmosphere occur
Troposphere
Which level contains the ozone
Stratosphere
Temperature of atmosphere
The Sun’s rays are more strongly reflected in the lower latitudes.
What happens to pressure to air as it rises?
The pressure decreases and it expands in volume
What is the overall direction of global air currents at the equator?
Air currents rise at the equator
What statement about the Coriolis effect is NOT accurate?
The Coriolis effect causes polar winds to come out of the northwest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Primary reason for season
The tilt of Earth on its axis
Where is upwelling most likely to occur
Along west coasts
As water freezes or evaporates, what happens to the salinity of the remaining ocean water?
Salinity increases
Which of the following is true about El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)?
1 and 3
What phenomenon does the above figure represent?
Rain shadow effect
Boreal forests tend to have a thick layer of organic material but the soil is poor in nutrients. What is the best explanation for this?
Low precipitation and cold temperatures slow decomposition
In the diagram above, in which zone would you find phytoplankton, but not rooted plants?
C
In the diagram above, in which zone does most photosynthesis occur?
B
