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Which of these has the greatest capacity for storing thermal energy from the Sun? a. b. c. d. Air Land Oceans Plants What is the primary cause of rainstorms a. b. c. d. Earth is heated by the sun. Mountains direct moist air upward. Water forms droplets when cooled Most of Earth is cover with water. The diagram below shows the air flow at the Equator. This air flow is the beginning of a major wind system. Why is the Equator the center of the system. a. Because the Equator divides the Earth b. Because the Equator is mainly over the ocean c. Because the Equator receives frequent storms d. Because the Equator receives the most direct sunlight Because of global wind patterns, weather over the continental United States usually travels _____. a. b. c. d. From north to west From west to east From south to north From east to south Which is the main cause of global wind patterns? a. b. c. d. The Coriolis effect Uneven heating of Earth Direction of ocean currents Development of rain clouds Which statement describes the climate in an area? a. Boy, it was hot today! b. I hope it stops raining soon. It’s been raining for a week. c. Gosh, every summer I’ve spent here has been perfect– warm and dry d. What happened to global warming? It’s been so cold this month. Which portion of a meteorologist’s report on the evening news deals with climate? A. B. C. D. Temperature changes throughout the day Current relative humidity Average high and low temperatures for that date Precipitation predictions for the week Which is a factor that most likely would affect the climate in a particular area? a. b. c. d. Amount of lightning Distance from an ocean Number of earthquakes Shape of the shoreline Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate? a. Weather describes current conditions; climate describes average conditions b. Weather describes precipitation patterns; climate describes temperature patterns c. Weather describes a particular place; climate describes a much larger area d. Weather is difficult to predict; climate is easy to predict Explain how a warm ocean current flowing near land can influence the weather of that land.