Question 1

Which of the following describes the 'rain shadow effect' on the leeward side of a mountain?

Accepted Answer

The air descends, warms, and becomes drier, resulting in less precipitation.

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The air moves faster and causes more clouds to form on the back side of the peak.

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The air rises, cools, and causes heavy rainfall and lush vegetation.

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The air stays at a constant temperature and creates a tropical rainforest.

Question 2

During the day, why does a sea breeze occur?

Accepted Answer

Land heats up faster than the ocean, causing warm air to rise and cooler air from the sea to move in.

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The land cools down faster than the ocean, pushing air out to the sea.

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The ocean heats up faster than the land, causing wind to blow toward the water.

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Both the land and sea heat up at the same rate, creating high pressure everywhere.

Question 3

Which side of a mountain range is typically associated with a cool, lush, and green environment due to rising air and condensation?

Accepted Answer

The windward side

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The leeward side

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The downwind side

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The rain shadow side

Question 4

Which of the following best explains why higher elevations, such as mountain peaks, generally have cooler climates than lower valleys?

Accepted Answer

Temperature decreases as altitude increases because air expands and cools as it rises.

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Mountains are always located further away from the equator where it is naturally colder.

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The leeward side of the mountain reflects all the heat back into the valleys.

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Higher elevations are closer to the sun, which causes the air to move faster and cool down.

Question 5

At night, a 'land breeze' occurs because the land cools down faster than the ocean. Which direction does the wind blow during a land breeze?

Accepted Answer

From the land toward the sea

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From the sea toward the land

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Downward from the clouds to the ground

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Upward from the valley to the mountain peak

Question 6

When warm, moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range, what happens to the air pressure and the physical state of the water vapor?

Accepted Answer

Air pressure decreases and water vapor condenses into clouds.

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Air pressure decreases and water vapor disappears because of the high altitude.

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Air pressure increases and water vapor evaporates into clear air.

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Air pressure stays the same and water vapor turns into dry wind.

Question 7

Which of the following describes the conditions on the leeward side of a mountain?

Accepted Answer

The air compresses and warms, creating a dry 'rain shadow' effect.

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The air expands and cools, leading to heavy rainfall and lush forests.

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The air stays moist and cool, leading to a green and tropical atmosphere.

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The air rises and creates high pressure, making it the coldest part of the mountain.

Question 8

Which of the following describes the correct sequence of events on the windward side of a mountain?

Accepted Answer

Air rises, expands, cools, and water vapor condenses.

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Air descends, compresses, warms, and water vapor evaporates.

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Air descends, expands, cools, and creates a land breeze.

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Air rises, compresses, warms, and creates a rain shadow.

Question 9

If you are standing on a mountain and move from the windward side to the leeward side, what change in climate would you most likely observe?

Accepted Answer

A shift from a wet, lush, and cool environment to a much drier and warmer environment.

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A shift from a warm sea breeze to a cold night-time land breeze.

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No change in climate because both sides of a mountain are at the same elevation.

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A shift from a dry desert environment to a very rainy and cold environment.

Question 10

Which of the following describes the correct order of events on the windward side of a mountain that leads to precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Air is forced upward, it expands and cools, and water vapor condenses into clouds.

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Air moves horizontally, stays at a constant pressure, and evaporates all moisture.

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Air remains still, increases in pressure, and creates a dry rain shadow.

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Air is forced downward, it compresses and warms, and clouds disappear.

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