quiz 1 chapter 2

Question 1

the spherical shape and tilt of earth’s axis can lead to

Answer 1

uneven heating of earths surface

Question 2

air circulation patterns affect

Answer 2

precipitation patterns

Question 3

air circulation patterns are

Answer 3

warm, moist air rising.
cools, condenses, and falls as rain.
cooler, dry air falls back on surface.

Question 4

precipitation patterns cause*

Answer 4

rainforest near the equator.
major deserts near 30 degree N/S hemisphere.
seasons due to tilt.

Question 5

Coriolis effect

Answer 5

effect from spin on earth causing deflection of winds to go clockwise on N hemisphere and counterclockwise on S hemisphere

Question 6

R

Answer 6

clockwise winds on N hemisphere

Question 7

S

Answer 7

counterclockwise winds of S hemisphere

Question 8

Coriolis effect can lead to

Answer 8

ocean currents

Question 9

climate diagrams

Answer 9

summary of climatic info using a standardized structure for easy comparison

Question 10

special shading of climate diagrams determine

Answer 10

adequate or non-adequate moisture for plant growth

Question 11

red shading

Answer 11

adequate moisture due to precipitation > temperature

Question 12

yellow shading

Answer 12

non adequate moisture due to precipitation < temperature