Standardized Test Prep

1. Standardized Test Prep Preview • Multiple Choice

2. Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is the most important factor in determining climate? A. volcanic activity B. nearness to an ocean C. distance from the equator D. atmospheric circulation patterns

3. Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is the most important factor in determining climate? A. volcanic activity B. nearness to an ocean C. distance from the equator D. atmospheric circulation patterns

4. Multiple Choice, continued 2. What causes the changes of seasons on Earth? F. the relatively constant flow of oceanic currents G. the tilt of Earth’s axis as Earth moves around the sun H. the distribution of precipitation influenced by topography I. the changes in prevailing wind patterns at different latitudes

5. Multiple Choice, continued 2. What causes the changes of seasons on Earth? F. the relatively constant flow of oceanic currents G. the tilt of Earth’s axis as Earth moves around the sun H. the distribution of precipitation influenced by topography I. the changes in prevailing wind patterns at different latitudes

6. Multiple Choice, continued 3. The development and widespread use of CFCs led to what scientific discovery? A. that CFC molecules were chemically stable B. that CFC molecules contain chlorine atoms C. that CFC molecules were destroying the ozone layer D. that CFC molecules were protecting the ozone layer

7. Multiple Choice, continued 3. The development and widespread use of CFCs led to what scientific discovery? A. that CFC molecules were chemically stable B. that CFC molecules contain chlorine atoms C. that CFC molecules were destroying the ozone layer D. that CFC molecules were protecting the ozone layer

8. Multiple Choice, continued 4. Why would global warming have an effect on sea level? F. The warmth would cause polar ice caps to melt. G. There would be widespread beach erosion. H. Rainfall would increase all around the globe. I. There would be increased cloud cover blocking the sunlight.

9. Multiple Choice, continued 4. Why would global warming have an effect on sea level? F. The warmth would cause polar ice caps to melt. G. There would be widespread beach erosion. H. Rainfall would increase all around the globe. I. There would be increased cloud cover blocking the sunlight.

10. Multiple Choice, continued Use this map to answer questions 5 through 7.

11. Multiple Choice, continued 5. Which of the following characteristics has the largest effect on wind movement. A. cardinal direction B. latitude C. longitude D. seasonal change

12. Multiple Choice, continued 5. Which of the following characteristics has the largest effect on wind movement. A. cardinal direction B. latitude C. longitude D. seasonal change

13. Multiple Choice, continued 6. Central America is located in the western hemisphere, linking North and South America. Which way does the wind blow in Central America? F. northeast to southwest G. southeast to northwest H. northwest to southeast I. southwest to north east

14. Multiple Choice, continued 6. Central America is located in the western hemisphere, linking North and South America. Which way does the wind blow in Central America? F. northeast to southwest G. southeast to northwest H. northwest to southeast I. southwest to north east

15. Multiple Choice, continued 7. If you were sailing from North America to Europe, in which range of latitudes would you sail? A. 0° to 30° N B. 30° N to 60°N C. 0° to 30°S D. 30°S to 60°S

16. Multiple Choice, continued 7. If you were sailing from North America to Europe, in which range of latitudes would you sail? A. 0° to 30° N B. 30° N to 60°N C. 0° to 30°S D. 30°S to 60°S