26) When ice forms from seawater, the remaining seawater will have a ________.
A) darker color
B) decreased density
C) higher salinity
D) higher temperature
E) lower temperature
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Section: 6.6 How Do Sea Ice and Icebergs Form?
Essent’l Concept: 6.6 Specify how sea ice and icebergs form
27) Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of
words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A) Ecliptic
B) Vernal equinox
C) Autumnal equinox
D) Westerlies
E) Summer solstice
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Section: 6.1 What Causes Variations in Solar Radiation on Earth?
Essent’l Concept: 6.1 Explain variations in solar radiation on Earth, including the cause of
Earth’s seasons
28) Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of
words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A) Nitrogen
B) Albedo
C) Oxygen
D) Troposphere
E) Water vapor
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Section: 6.2 What Physical Properties Does the Atmosphere Possess?
Essent’l Concept: 6.2 Describe the physical properties of the atmosphere
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29) Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of
words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A) Doldrums
B) Northeast trade winds
C) Polar easterlies
D) Southeast trade winds
E) Westerlies
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
30) Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of
words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A) Maximum sustained winds
B) Minimum central pressure
C) Sea surface salinity
D) Storm surge
E) Storm diameter
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Section: 6.5 How Does the Ocean Influence Global Weather Phenomena and Climate Patterns?
Essent’l Concept: 6.5 Describe how the ocean influences global weather phenomena and
climate patterns
OSLP: 3 The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate.
31) Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of
words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A) Continent
B) Sea ice
C) Iceberg
D) Ice floes
E) Ice shelf
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Section: 6.6 How Do Sea Ice and Icebergs Form?
Essent’l Concept: 6.6 Specify how sea ice and icebergs form
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32) Which of the following parcels of air would have the lowest density?
A) Cool dry air
B) Cool moist air
C) Warm dry air
D) Warm moist air
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.2 What Physical Properties Does the Atmosphere Possess?
Essent’l Concept: 6.2 Describe the physical properties of the atmosphere
33) A person experiences a popping feeling in their ears during the takeoff or landing of an
airplane or while driving on steep mountain roads due to changes in the ________ of the
atmosphere.
A) density
B) movement
C) pressure
D) temperature
E) water vapor content
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.2 What Physical Properties Does the Atmosphere Possess?
Essent’l Concept: 6.2 Describe the physical properties of the atmosphere
34) Which of the following will cause the highest air pressure at the surface?
A) A column of cool, dense air
B) A column of cool, less dense air
C) A column of warm, dense air
D) A column of warm, less dense air
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.2 What Physical Properties Does the Atmosphere Possess?
Essent’l Concept: 6.2 Describe the physical properties of the atmosphere
35) Which of the following will cause the lowest air pressure at the surface?
A) A column of cool, dense air
B) A column of cool, less dense air
C) A column of warm, dense air
D) A column of warm, less dense air
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.2 What Physical Properties Does the Atmosphere Possess?
Essent’l Concept: 6.2 Describe the physical properties of the atmosphere
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36) The Coriolis effect is due to changes in the ________ of Earth with latitude.
A) chemical composition
B) density
C) pressure
D) temperature
E) velocity
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.3 How Does the Coriolis Effect Influence Moving Objects?
Essent’l Concept: 6.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the Coriolis effect
37) Which of the following statements about the Coriolis effect is correct?
A) The Coriolis effect is strongest between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
B) The magnitude of the Coriolis effect depends on how long the object is in motion.
C) The maximum Coriolis effect is at the equator, and there is no Coriolis effect at the poles.
D) There is no Coriolis effect for objects moving due south from the equator.
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.3 How Does the Coriolis Effect Influence Moving Objects?
Essent’l Concept: 6.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the Coriolis effect
38) The trade winds blow in which of the following directions in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) From northeast to southwest
B) From northwest to southeast
C) From southeast to northwest
D) From southwest to northeast
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
39) The trade winds blow in which of the following directions in the Southern Hemisphere?
A) From northeast to southwest
B) From northwest to southeast
C) From southeast to northwest
D) From southwest to northeast
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
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40) The prevailing westerly winds blow in which of the following directions in the Northern
Hemisphere?
A) From northeast to southwest
B) From northwest to southeast
C) From southeast to northwest
D) From southwest to northeast
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
41) The prevailing westerly winds blow in which of the following directions in the Southern
Hemisphere?
A) From northeast to southwest
B) From northwest to southeast
C) From southeast to northwest
D) From southwest to northeast
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
42) The polar easterly winds blow in which of the following directions in the Northern
Hemisphere?
A) From northeast to southwest
B) From northwest to southeast
C) From southeast to northwest
D) From southwest to northeast
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
43) The polar easterly winds blow in which of the following directions in the Southern
Hemisphere?
A) From northeast to southwest
B) From northwest to southeast
C) From southeast to northwest
D) From southwest to northeast
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
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44) The Doldrums occur in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
45) The trade winds occur in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
46) The horse latitudes boundary occurs in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
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47) The prevailing westerlies occur in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
48) The polar front occurs in which of the following regions?
A) 30 degrees
B) 30 to 60 degrees
C) 60 degrees
D) 60 to 90 degrees
E) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
49) The polar easterlies occur in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
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50) Polar high pressure occurs in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5- to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
51) Earth’s breeding ground for hurricanes occurs in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
52) The major deserts of the world occur in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
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53) Storms are most common in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 to 60 degrees
D) 60 to 90 degrees
E) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
54) A boundary or belt characterized by light, variable winds, abundant cloudiness and much
precipitation occurs of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
55) A boundary or belt characterized by strong, steady winds, generally from the east occurs in
which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
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56) A boundary or belt characterized by light, variable winds, dry, clear, fair weather with little
precipitation occurs in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
57) A boundary or belt characterized by winds generally from the west and brings storms that
influence weather across the United States occurs in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
58) A boundary or belt characterized by variable winds and stormy, cloudy weather year round
occurs in which of the following regions?
A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Section: 6.4 What Global Atmospheric Circulation Patterns Exist?
Essent’l Concept: 6.4 Explain global atmospheric circulation patterns
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