Chapter 15. 15·3–15·5 Interacting physical forces create weather.

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Check your understanding of concepts from 15·3–15·5 Interacting physical forces create weather by answering the following questions.

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1. The figure above shows circulating masses of air above earth’s surface. Based on what you know about warm and cold air movements above earth, predict the type of biome which would be found at around 30° latitude.

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Correct. (See section 15·3 Global air circulation patterns create deserts and rain forests.)
Incorrect. (See section 15·3 Global air circulation patterns create deserts and rain forests.)

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2. The primary factor affecting the climate of an area is:

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Correct. (See section 15·3 Global air circulation patterns create deserts and rain forests.)
Incorrect. (See section 15·3 Global air circulation patterns create deserts and rain forests.)

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3. Ocean water generally moves:

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Correct. (See section 15·5 Ocean currents affect the weather.)
Incorrect. (See section 15·5 Ocean currents affect the weather.)

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4. A rain shadow occurs:

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Correct. (See section 15·4 Local topography influences the weather.)
Incorrect. (See section 15·4 Local topography influences the weather.)

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5. Every place on earth receives the same number of hours of sunlight each year—an average of 12 hours per day. However, the amount of solar energy received on a given day in a given location differs. What factor accounts for these differences?

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Correct. (See section 15·3 Global air circulation patterns create deserts and rain forests.)
Incorrect. (See section 15·3 Global air circulation patterns create deserts and rain forests.)

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