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Continentality and seasons

Question 1 of 16

1

Coastal locations receive more rainfall as moisture laden winds blow on shore

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

The proximity of the sea keeps temperatures colder in summer and warmer in winter

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

Continental interiors experience much hotter summers and colder winters

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

The specific heat capacity of the sea is much lower than of the land

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

Land warms up and cools down faster, this is called continentality

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

It is colder at the poles as the sun is hitting at an angle and there is a big surface area to heat up

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

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It is hotter at the equator as the sun is hitting at a direct angle and there is a smaller surface area to heat up

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

In the British summer the Earth tilts away from the sun.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

In the winter the Earth tilts away from the sun

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

There are no seasons in the equator as the Earth is always tilted at the same angle to the sun

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

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When beams of light hit the atmosphere some are absorbed and some are reflected. So when there are places far away from the equator less sunlight reaches them because the curvature of the earth means that the light rays have to pass through more of the Earth's atmosphere to reach places like the UK

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

Air masses bring weather characteristics of the places they have passed over.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

Where do polar air masses come from?

Select one of the following:

  • The south

  • The north

  • The poles

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

Where do tropical air masses come from?

Select one of the following:

  • The south

  • The north

  • Everywhere

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

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Where do the continental air masses come from ?

Select one of the following:

  • The sea

  • The land

  • The poles

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

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Where does the maritime air masses come from?

Select one of the following:

  • The sea

  • The land

  • The south

Explanation

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