CLIMATE & CLIMATE CHANGE REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How does the windward side differ from the leeward side of a high land? 
           a. The windward receives more precipitation than the leeward.
           b. The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.
           c. The windward side receives more heat than the leeward side.
           d. The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.

2. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases? 
           a. remains the same                       c. decreases
           b. increases                                    d. varies

3. Which of the following BEST describes climate? 
           a. The weather that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.
           b. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period of time.
           c. The pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period of time.
           d. The disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in a long period of time.

4. Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles? 
           a. great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface
           b. great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas
           c. less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas
           d. less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

5. What will happen when the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal? 
           a. Clouds form.                        c. The humidity increases.
           b. The dew point is reached.    d. Precipitation occurs.

6. Which of the following can cause global warming? 
           a. volcanic eruptions
           b. the amount of rainfall
           c. the rising of warm air into the atmosphere
           d. increase of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere

7. When does greenhouse effect happen? 
           a. Greenhouse gases on the surface absorb heat from the atmosphere.
           b. Greenhouse gases on the surface absorb heat from the earth’s interior.
           c. Greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere absorb heat from outer space.
           d. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorb heat from the earth’s surface.

8. Which activity does not contribute to global warming? 
           a. reforestation               c. mining activities
           b. illegal fishing             d. incineration of garbage

9. City A is surrounded by bodies of water and has a moderate climate. It is located near the 
equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the city?
           a. latitude                       c. topography
           b. altitude                      d. all of these

10. Which of following is an indication of global warming? 
           a. rising of sea level                            c. coastal erosion
           b. decrease of global temperature       d. strong waves in the ocean

11.Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain? 
          a. The temperature increases as the altitude increases.
          b. The temperature decreases as the altitude increases.
          c. The altitude increases as the temperature increases.
          d. The altitude decreases as the temperature increases.

12. What will happen if there is too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? 
           a. Greenhouse effect occurs.          c. Water vapor condenses.
           b. Temperature increases.              d. Climate changes.

13. Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of a 
mountain? 
          a. The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side.
          b. The amount of water vapor is not enough.
          c. The temperature becomes lower.
          d. There is too much water vapor.

14. Which condition happens during the La Niña phenomenon? 
          a. Air pressure in the western Pacific increases  
          b. Air pressure in the eastern Pacific decreases
          c. Upwelling of cold water is blocked
          d. Trade wind becomes stronger

15. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time. 
          a. climate                                 c. weather
          b. monsoon                              d. topography

16. Which side of the mountain often receivesthe most precipitation? 
          a. leeward side                         c. rain shadow
          b. windward side                     d. peak

17. Which is the best practice to reduce the effect of climate change? 
          a. livestock raising                  c. organic farming
          b. burning fossil fuel              d. car manufacturing

18. Which of the following shows the effect of climate change? 
          a. rising of sea level
          b. deforestation of the forest
          c. coastal erosion in some places
          d. siltation of bodies of water

19. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What doyou think 
makes Baguio cold? 
          a. The latitude                        c. The altitude
          b. The topography                 d. The distance from the ocean

20. Why do places atthe same latitude but different altitudes have different climate? 
          a. Amount of heat received varies.
          b. Amount of precipitation differs.
          c. Higher altitudes have lower temperature.
          d. Higher altitudes have higher temperature.

21-25. Explain the figure below