1. Which combination of climate factors generally results in the coldest temperatures? 2. The California Ocean Current, which flows along the west coast of North America, is a Document Preview: Name:...

Name: 1. Which combination of climate factors generally results in the coldest temperatures? A) low elevation and low latitude B) low elevation and high latitude high elevation and high latitude C) high elevation and low latitude D) 2. The California Ocean Current, which flows along the west coast of North America, is a cool current, flowing south A) cool current, flowing north B) C) warm current, flowing north D) warm current, flowing south 3. The graph below shows the average monthly temperatures for two cities, A and B, which are both located at 41° north latitude. Which statement best explains the difference in the average yearly temperature range for the two cities? A) City B is located in a different planetary wind belt. B) City B receives less yearly precipitation C) City B has a greater yearly duration of insolation. City B is located near a large body of water. D) 4. During an El Niño event, surface water temperatures increase along the west coast of South America. Which weather changes are likely to occur in this region? A) decreased air temperature and decreased precipitation B) decreased air temperature and increased precipitation increased air temperature and increased precipitation C) D) increased air temperature and decreased precipitation 5. Bodies of water have a moderating effect on climate primarily because A) water gains heat more rapidly than land does B) water surfaces are flatter than land surfaces C) water temperatures are always lower than land temperatures water temperatures change more slowly than land temperatures do D) 6. Which cold ocean current affects the climate of the northeastern coast of North America? Labrador A) Gulf Stream B) Canaries C) D) North Atlantic Applied Earth Science Climate Exam Practice Questions Page 17. Which planetary wind pattern is present in many areas of little rainfall? A) Winds converge and air sinks. B) Winds converge and air rises. Winds diverge and air sinks. C) D) Winds diverge and air rises. 8....