North Carolina Science Grade 7

Chapter 18: Climate

Climate

1.
Large bodies of water affect coastal regions by __________.
A)increasing tourism
B)causing the region to experience inhospitable conditions
C)providing leisure activities
D)absorbing or giving off heat
2.
When an area on Earth experiences winter, that part of the Earth is _________.
A)close to the sun
B)farther away from the sun
C)tilted toward the sun
D)tilted away from the sun
3.
Greenhouse gases are __________.
A)beneficial in large amounts
B)always bad for the environment
C)in perfect amount on Earth
D)necessary to keep Earth warm
4.
Regions with a __________ closer to the equator receive more solar radiation.
A)landform
B)longitude
C)climate
D)latitude
5.
A(n) __________ is something that helps an organism survive in its environment.
A)adaptation
B)hibernation
C)deforestation
D)extinction
6.
An example of a behavioral adaptation is __________.
A)a plant's waxy texture to prevent evaporation
B)a plant's spiny leaves to prevent water loss
C)hibernation
D)fur on animals to protect from cold
7.
One effect of El Niño on the southern United States' climate is __________.
A)rainstorms
B)strong storms
C)snow
D)drought
8.
Why doesn't air in the mountains absorb heat as well as air found at sea level?
A)The winds carry all the heat away.
B)The atmosphere and air is thinner.
C)The air is thicker and has more molecules.
D)The air is made of different kinds of molecules than the air at sea level.
9.
As air rises and cools it releases __________.
A)small particles of dust
B)heat
C)heat and precipitation
D)precipitation
10.
A cause of climatic change that happens over a long period of time is __________.
A)meteorite collision
B)volcanic eruption
C)forest fires
D)movement of Earth's crustal plates
11.
Ice ages alternate with __________.
A)midglacial periods
B)postglacial periods
C)antiglacial periods
D)interglacial periods
12.
A direct result of global warming, as opposed to an indirect result, is __________.
A)coral bleaching
B)increased flooding
C)increased global temperatures
D)melting glaciers
13.
What is the name of the gas in car exhaust that helps heat up our atmosphere?
A)hydrogen
B)oxygen
C)carbon dioxide
D)water vapor
14.
Climate is the pattern of __________ in an area over many years.
A)rain
B)weather
C)sun
D)plants
15.
When the tilt of Earth increases, the change between winter and summer is __________.
A)not important
B)negligible
C)greater
D)lesser
16.
Seasons are caused by __________.
A)the changing weather
B)Earth's rotation
C)the distance between Earth and the sun
D)Earth's tilted axis
17.
What three aspects of a climate are considered in the climate classification system?
A)lakes, mountains, precipitation
B)temperature, air pressure, ocean currents
C)humidity, landforms, plant type
D)temperature, precipitation, plant type
18.
Why do warm currents begin near the equator?
A)because all currents, warm and cool, begin near the equator
B)because cool air rises and warm air falls
C)Scientists are still unsure.
D)The equator receives the most direct sunlight.
19.
__________ are commonly found on the __________ sides of mountains.
A)Rainstorms, leeward
B)Deserts, windward
C)Deserts, leeward
D)Heat storms, windward
20.
Which of the following countries is located in a temperate zone?
A)Iceland
B)The United States
C)Thailand
D)Columbia
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