A. the formation of thunderstorms;
B. the general redistribution of heat from the equator to the polar areas;
C. hail storms;
D. tornado activity;
E. none of the above.
2. Zones of downward moving air in atmospheric circulation are also:
A. zones of convergence;
B. zones of high precipitation;
C. zones of rotation;
D. zones of low precipitation.
E. none of the above.
3. The angle of inclination of the earth relative to its axis is:
A. 23 1/2deg
B. 45 deg.
C. 12 1/2deg.
D. 66 1/2deg.
E. 0 deg.
4. Continental climates are characterized by:
A. small seasonal variation in temperature;
B. high humidities throughout the year;
C. uniform precipitation throughout the year;
D. mild winters and cool summers;
E. great ranges in temperature between winter and summer.
5. Denver, Colorado and Las Vegas, Nevada are both in which category of the Koeppen climate classification:
A. A;
B. B;
C. C;
D. D;
E. E.
6. The theory of Plate Tectonic as not widely accepted until the 1970's. Today, it is believed that tectonic forces have caused the development of:
A. mountains;
B. metamorphic rocks;
C. volcanoes;
D. hydro-thermal fields;
E. all of the above.
7. How many miles on average is the earth’s crust?
A. 10 miles;
B. 25 miles;
C. 30 miles;
D. 15 miles.
8. This area around the edge of the Pacific Ocean is known as the_________________, because earthquakes and volcano’s are particularly common.
A. Bermuda Triangle;
B. Magma;
C. Quake Center;
D. Ring of Fire;
E. None of the above.
9. Of the following countries, which has the least probability of earthquake activity?
A. United States;
B. Peru;
C. South Africa;
D. Japan.
E. none of the above.
A. mid-oceanic ridge;
B. plate boundary;
C. hot spot;
D. core/mantle effect;
E. none of the above.