slide set CHAP.11 retake test

Chap.11 Study

• True/False
• Indicate whether the statement is true or false
• The instrument shown in figure 2 indicates barometric pressure: False
• Water moves between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere in the water cycle: True
• In California, hot, dry winds normally blow from east to west: True
• The wettest side of California's mountain ranges is the eastern side: False
• Mountain breezes are blowing into the valley shown in figure 4: True

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• Modified True/False
• Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
• Current conditions of the atmosphere are called humidity.: False:Weather
• Figure 5 shows a climate forecast.: False: Weather

Slide 3

• Multiple choice
• Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
• When air contains as much moisture as possible at a specific temperature, it is _________. answer: both a and b
• Areas of low-pressure usually have ______. answer: cloudy weather
• As indicated in figure 6-1, San Francisco is located at the same latitude as ______. answer: Wichita
• Based on on figure 6-1, the factor that strongly influences the climate of San Francisco is ______. answer: the ocean west of the city
• Climate is the weather ______. answer: of a region averaged over a long period of time

Slide 4

• Modified true or false
• Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
• Figure 9 correctly shows how a land breeze forms. answer: incorrectly