Many Things Affect Weather Quick Check

Question

Question
Which is correct about the sun’s energy on the earth’s surface?(1 point)
Responses

It is evenly distributed.
It is evenly distributed.

It warms the air masses.
It warms the air masses.

It makes day and night possible.
It makes day and night possible.

It causes the changes in seasons.

Which is correct about pressure distribution due to uneven heating of the earth’s surface?(1 point)
Responses

The heating of the earth’s surface does not affect pressure.
The heating of the earth’s surface does not affect pressure.

The air moves from low to high pressure systems.
The air moves from low to high pressure systems.

The pressure distribution remains the same.
The pressure distribution remains the same.

The air moves from high to low pressure systems.
What happens when a wind hits a barrier like a mountain?(1 point)
Responses

It breaks apart and move in all directions.
It breaks apart and move in all directions.

It moves downwards with the same strength.
It moves downwards with the same strength.

It increases its intensity.
It increases its intensity.

It is pushed upwards and spreads out.
Which describes the characteristics of a rain shadow on a mountainside?(1 point)
Responses

uneven rainfall
uneven rainfall

increased moisture
increased moisture

increased precipitation
increased precipitation

stronger winds

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses for each question:

1. Which is correct about the sun’s energy on the earth’s surface?

   • It warms the air masses. (Correct response)

2. Which is correct about pressure distribution due to uneven heating of the earth’s surface?

   • The air moves from high to low pressure systems. (Correct response)

3. What happens when a wind hits a barrier like a mountain?

   • It is pushed upwards and spreads out. (Correct response)

4. Which describes the characteristics of a rain shadow on a mountainside?

   • uneven rainfall (Correct response)

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