10. Although Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are located at nearly the same latitude, Milwaukee’s average high temperature for July is four degrees lower than that of Sioux Falls. Which of the following best explains the reason for this difference?
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A.Lake Michigan has a moderating effect on Milwaukee’s temperatures.
B.Milwaukee is located near the Gulf Stream.
C.Sioux Falls is in the path of most midlatitude cyclones.
D.Sioux Falls is located in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
11. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas? (Points : 3)
carbon dioxide
oxygen
water vapor
methane
12. What effect can a very large volcanic eruption have on earth’s climate? (Points : 3)
It will warm the earth’s surface as more lava is released by the volcanic eruption.
It will cool the earth’s surface as radiation from the sun is blocked from entering the atmosphere.
It will cool the earth’s surface as more snow will fall with the presence of more condensation nuclei.
It will warm the earth’s surface as more heat is trapped by the dust particles.
13. What is the upward movement of cold water from the ocean depths called? (Points : 3)
La Niña
global warming
upwelling
El Niño
14. El Niño begins with which of the following? (Points : 3)
upwelling of cold ocean water
the westward movement of winds and currents in the Pacific
heavy mudslides in California and tornadoes in Florida
the eastward movement of winds and currents in the Pacific
15. What impact does El Niño have on the fishing industry? (Points : 3)
Ocean temperatures are too warm for some fish.
An increase in the number of sea birds depletes the fish supply.
Fishermen are unable to fish with the intense winds and currents.
Nutrients no longer come to the surface, so fish die or migrate.
16. Countries such as Australia and Indonesia will experience heavier than normal rains during which of the following? (Points : 3)
ice ages
interglacial periods
El Niño
La Niña
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A.Lake Michigan has a moderating effect on Milwaukee’s temperatures.
B.Milwaukee is located near the Gulf Stream.
C.Sioux Falls is in the path of most midlatitude cyclones.
D.Sioux Falls is located in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
11. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas? (Points : 3)
carbon dioxide
oxygen
water vapor
methane
12. What effect can a very large volcanic eruption have on earth’s climate? (Points : 3)
It will warm the earth’s surface as more lava is released by the volcanic eruption.
It will cool the earth’s surface as radiation from the sun is blocked from entering the atmosphere.
It will cool the earth’s surface as more snow will fall with the presence of more condensation nuclei.
It will warm the earth’s surface as more heat is trapped by the dust particles.
13. What is the upward movement of cold water from the ocean depths called? (Points : 3)
La Niña
global warming
upwelling
El Niño
14. El Niño begins with which of the following? (Points : 3)
upwelling of cold ocean water
the westward movement of winds and currents in the Pacific
heavy mudslides in California and tornadoes in Florida
the eastward movement of winds and currents in the Pacific
15. What impact does El Niño have on the fishing industry? (Points : 3)
Ocean temperatures are too warm for some fish.
An increase in the number of sea birds depletes the fish supply.
Fishermen are unable to fish with the intense winds and currents.
Nutrients no longer come to the surface, so fish die or migrate.
16. Countries such as Australia and Indonesia will experience heavier than normal rains during which of the following? (Points : 3)
ice ages
interglacial periods
El Niño
La Niña