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You need to spend about 5 minutes of silent time researching this question…Why does one side of the mountain receive rain but the other side doesn’t? (PAGE 522)

March 25, 2010

What causes seasons?What are the 2 revolution

theories?

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Science

Chapter 17

When Earth’s axis is tilted so that the North Pole is more directly facing the sun, what season is South America experiencing?A spring

B summer

C fall

D winter

Chapter 17

When Earth’s axis is tilted so that the North Pole is more directly facing the sun, what season is South America experiencing?A spring

B summer

C fall

D winter

Chapter 17

Create a diagram showing the alignment of Earth and the sun during our spring.

Chapter 17

Our spring

Chapter 18

Which astronomer is this illustration showing?

Chapter 18

Ptolemy

A most: polar zones; least: temperate zones

B most: temperate zones; least: polar zones

C most: tropic zones; least: temperate zones

D most: tropic zones; least: polar zones

Chapter 17

Based on Earth’s tilt and orbit, which of the climate zones in the illustration receive the most direct sunlight throughout the year? The least?

A most: polar zones; least: temperate zones

B most: temperate zones; least: polar zones

C most: tropic zones; least: temperate zones

D most: tropic zones; least: polar zones

Chapter 17

Based on Earth’s tilt and orbit, which of the climate zones in the illustration receive the most direct sunlight throughout the year? The least?

Chapter 18

Which revolution theory is this illustration showing?

Chapter 18

Geocentric

In the graphic, which latitude would have the warmest climate?

A 66.5°N C 23.5°S

B 0° D 66.5°S

Chapter 17

In the graphic, which latitude would have the warmest climate?

A 66.5°N C 23.5°S

B 0° D 66.5°S

Chapter 17

Create a diagram showing the alignment of Earth and the sun during our summer.

Chapter 17

Our summer

Earth’s axis tilts at an angle of approximately 23.5°. If Earth’s tilt were reduced to zero, how would the seasons on Earth be affected?

Chapter 17

If Earth were not tilted, all locations in the northern and southern hemispheres would receive the same intensity of sunlight all year long.

• There would be no seasons on Earth.

Chapter 17

Why is the climate at the North Pole cooler than the climate in Georgia?

Chapter 17

• Climate is greatly dependent on latitude.

• The sun’s rays hit the ground at the North Pole at a much less direct angle than the rays in Georgia do.

• The greater amount of direct sunlight in Georgia makes Georgia warmer than the North Pole.

Chapter 18

Which astronomer is this illustration showing?

Chapter 18

Copernicus

Chapter 17

Create a diagram showing the alignment of Earth and the sun during our winter.

Chapter 17

Our winter

Chapter 18

Which revolution theory is this illustration showing?

Chapter 18

Heliocentric

Do you wish to continue?

What causes weather?

Chapter 16

The diagram represents the meeting of two air masses. The air mass on the left formed over a polar region and the air mass on the right formed over a tropical region. Which type of front is pictured in the diagram?

A cold front

B warm front

C occluded front

D stationary front

Chapter 16

The diagram represents the meeting of two air masses. The air mass on the left formed over a polar region and the air mass on the right formed over a tropical region. Which type of front is pictured in the diagram?

A cold front

B warm front

C occluded front

D stationary front

Chapter 16

What kind of weather is associated with this type of front as the front approaches an area?

A sunny skies

B drizzly rain

C thunderstorms, heavy rain,

or snow

D hot, muggy weather

Chapter 16

What kind of weather is associated with this type of front as the front approaches an area?

A sunny skies

B drizzly rain

C thunderstorms, heavy rain,

or snow

D hot, muggy weather

Chapter 16

Under which of the following conditions is a hurricane most likely to form?

A when high and low pressure zones meet over warm land

B when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over warm ocean water

C when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over cool ocean water

D when warm and cold fronts meet over warm water

Chapter 16

Under which of the following conditions is a hurricane most likely to form?

A when high and low pressure zones meet over warm land

B when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over warm ocean water

C when thunderstorms develop and begin to spin over cool ocean water

D when warm and cold fronts meet over warm water

Chapter 16

Which of the following events most likely occurred at 2:00 P.M. in the graph?

A a cold front C rain showers

B a warm front D evaporation

Chapter 16

Which of the following events most likely occurred at 2:00 P.M. in the graph?

A a cold front C rain showers

B a warm front D evaporation

Chapter 16

Jane filled one glass with warm water and one with ice water. After 10 minutes, she observed that water drops were forming on the outside of the glass that contained ice water. What is the most likely cause of Jane’s observation?

A The ice water caused the air around the glass to cool to its dew point.

B The ice water caused the amount of water in the air to increase.

C The ice water leaked through the glass.

D The temperature of the warm water was below the dew point.

Chapter 16

Jane filled one glass with warm water and one with ice water. After 10 minutes, she observed that water drops were forming on the outside of the glass that contained ice water. What is the most likely cause of Jane’s observation?

A The ice water caused the air around the glass to cool to its dew point.

B The ice water caused the amount of water in the air to increase.

C The ice water leaked through the glass.

D The temperature of the warm water was below the dew point.

Chapter 16

Which factor is most important to the decrease in a hurricane’s strength as it moves from the ocean onto land?

A the uneven land surface

B the lack of warm, moist air over land

C rising hot air from the land

D sinking cool air over land

Chapter 16

Which factor is most important to the decrease in a hurricane’s strength as it moves from the ocean onto land?

A the uneven land surface

B the lack of warm, moist air over land

C rising hot air from the land

D sinking cool air over land

Chapter 16

Which of the following processes leads to cloud formation?

A condensation

B precipitation

C evaporation

D desalination

Chapter 16

Which of the following processes leads to cloud formation?

A condensation

B precipitation

C evaporation

D desalination

Chapter 15

The map shows the locations of low-pressure and high-pressure belts across North and South America. Why is pressure low at the equator relative to pressure at 30°N or 30°S latitude?A Cold air sinks at the equator and causes an area of low pressure.

B Cold air at the poles rises and causes an area of high pressure.

C Warm air at the equator rises and causes an area of low pressure.

D Warm air at the poles sinks and causes an area of high pressure.

Chapter 15

The map shows the locations of low-pressure and high-pressure belts across North and South America. Why is pressure low at the equator relative to pressure at 30°N or 30°S latitude?A Cold air sinks at the equator and causes an area of low pressure.

B Cold air at the poles rises and causes an area of high pressure.

C Warm air at the equator rises and causes an area of low pressure.

D Warm air at the poles sinks and causes an area of high pressure.

Chapter 15

What factors affect the temperature of precipitation such that snow falls in the winter and rain falls in the summer?

A changes in Earth’s rotation and the Coriolis effect

B changes in rates of evaporation and in cloud cover

C changes in the location of pressure belts and the directions of winds

D change in the amount of direct sunlight that reaches Earth’s surface

Chapter 15

What factors affect the temperature of precipitation such that snow falls in the winter and rain falls in the summer?

A changes in Earth’s rotation and the Coriolis effect

B changes in rates of evaporation and in cloud cover

C changes in the location of pressure belts and the directions of winds

D change in the amount of direct sunlight that reaches Earth’s surface

Chapter 15

Why is the top of the mesosphere colder than the top of the troposphere?

A There are fewer gases that absorb solar energy in the mesosphere.

B The troposphere is closer to the sun than the mesosphere is.

C Particles are far apart in the mesosphere, so they do not transfer energy.

D The mesosphere contains less ozone than the troposphere does.

Chapter 15

Why is the top of the mesosphere colder than the top of the troposphere?

A There are fewer gases that absorb solar energy in the mesosphere.

B The troposphere is closer to the sun than the mesosphere is.

C Particles are far apart in the mesosphere, so they do not transfer energy.

D The mesosphere contains less ozone than the troposphere does.

Chapter 15

Sammy feels an ocean breeze as he plays volleyball at the beach. Why do ocean winds blow toward shore during the day?

A Earth’s rotation causes air to blow toward land.

B The energy of ocean storms pushes air toward shore.

C Air over the beach heats up, rises, and is replaced by ocean air.

D Ocean air is less dense, so it moves in to replace air over the land.

Chapter 15

Sammy feels an ocean breeze as he plays volleyball at the beach. Why do ocean winds blow toward shore during the day?

A Earth’s rotation causes air to blow toward land.

B The energy of ocean storms pushes air toward shore.

C Air over the beach heats up, rises, and is replaced by ocean air.

D Ocean air is less dense, so it moves in to replace air over the land.

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