Global Processes, Climate, Biomes and Land Use

1. In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does most weather occur 1. In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does most weather occur? a) Troposphere b) Stratosphere c) Mesosphere d) Thermosphere e) Lithosphere

2. Which of the following best explains why polar regions are colder than tropical regions? a) Polar regions have lower albedo values than tropical regions. b) Polar regions receive less solar energy per unit of surface area. c) Tropical regions receive less direct sunlight throughout the year. d) Sunlight travels through more atmosphere and loses more energy in tropical regions. e) Tropical regions rotate at a faster speed than polar regions.

3. The predominant ecosystem found on the windward side of a mountain is Prairie Tundra Forest Desert Taiga

4. Why do scientists use dominant plant growth forms to categorize terrestrial biomes? a) Plants with similar growth forms are always closely related genetically. b) Different plant growth forms indicate climate differences, whereas different animal forms do not. c) Plants from similar climates evolve different adaptations. d) Similar plant growth forms are found in climates with similar temperatures and amounts of precipitation. e) Similar plant growth forms exist in terrestrial and aquatic biomes.

5. Which of the following describes an ENSO event Originates off the western coast of South America Originates late in August Caused by an increase in intensity of trade winds, which increases upwelling. I only II only III only I and III I, II and III

6. The deflection of an object's path due to Earth's rotation is called a) Hadley cells b) El Niño–Southern Oscillation c) the albedo effect d) the Coriolis effect e) The rainshadow effect

7. Which of the following statements of cause and effect is false? a)differential in solar energy striking the equator versus the poles sets up general global air circulation patterns. b) The earth's rotation is faster under air at the poles causes the prevailing winds. The earth's rotational tilt and revolution around the sun cause seasonal variations in temperature. The earth's rotation, the inclination of the earth's axis, prevailing winds, and differences in water density cause ocean currents. e) Heat from the sun evaporates ocean water and transfers heat from the oceans to the atmosphere.

8. The most probable chain of cause and effect contributing to patterns of earth's biomes is a) Incoming solar energy and the earth's geometry create climate patterns which create air and ocean currents that create biome patterns. b) Incoming solar energy and the earth's geometry create air and ocean currents that create climate patterns that create biome patterns. c) Incoming solar energy and the earth's geometry create climate patterns that create biome patterns that create air and ocean currents. d) Air and ocean currents determine incoming solar energy and the earth's geometry which create climate patterns that create biome patterns. e) Air and ocean currents determine incoming solar energy that create climate patterns which create biome patterns.

Answers A B C D