2.4 Climate and biomes Quiz
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1. Which is an example of climate?
- A. Rain on Tuesday
- B. A 30-year average rainfall of 600 mm
- C. A heatwave last week
- D. A storm last night
2. Where does air descend in the tricellular model?
- A. At the equator
- B. At about 30° N and S
- C. At about 60° N and S only
- D. Nowhere
3. [HL] During El Niño, upwelling off Peru:
- A. Increases
- B. Decreases
- C. Is unchanged
- D. Is replaced by cooling
4. [HL] La Niña is associated with:
- A. A weakened Walker circulation
- B. A strengthened Walker circulation
- C. No change in winds
- D. Reduced trade winds
5. [HL] Why are warming oceans expected to produce stronger tropical cyclones?
- A. Warmer water and air hold more energy
- B. Cold water holds more heat
- C. Cyclones need no heat
- D. Warming reduces evaporation