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Base your answers to questions 1 through 4 on the maps and the passage below. The maps showdifferences in trade wind strength, ocean current direction, and water temperature associated withair-pressure changes from normal climate conditions to EI Niño conditions.

EI Niño Conditions

EI Niño conditions occur with a buildup of warm water in the equatorial Pacific Ocean off the coast ofSouth America. The immediate cause of this buildup is a change in air pressure that weakens the southerntrade winds. These are the planetary winds that move air from 30° S to the equator. Normally, these strong,steady winds, with the help of their counterparts in the Northern Hemisphere, push equatorial waterwestward away from South America. But, at intervals of two to seven years, these winds weaken, causingthe westward water flow to reverse. This results in an accumulation of unusually warm water on the eastside of the equatorial Pacific Ocean. This warm water not only changes the characteristics of the air aboveit, but also is thought to be the cause of weather changes around the world. EI Niño conditions may lastonly a few months, but often last a year or two.

A) cool water moving toward the equatorB) cool water moving away from the equatorC) warm water moving toward the equatorD) warm water moving away from the equator

1. Under normal climate conditions, what are the characteristics of the surface ocean current that flowsalong most of the west coast of South America?

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A) falls in the western Pacific and rises in the eastern PacificB) falls in both the western and eastern PacificC) rises in the western Pacific and falls in the eastern PacificD) rises in both the western and eastern Pacific

2. Equatorial Pacific trade winds weaken during EI Niño conditions when air pressure

A) northeast B) southeast C) northwest D) southwest

3. The trade winds between 30° S and the equator usually blow from the

A) cooler and drier than usual B) cooler and wetter than usualC) warmer and drier than usual D) warmer and wetter than usual

4. During EI Niño conditions, air above the Pacific Ocean moving over the land on the equatorial westcoast of South America is likely to be .

A) B)

C) D)

5. Samples of air collected from the regionsurrounding a large city were tested for pollutants.Which graph below best shows the probablerelationship between air pollution and distancefrom the city?

A) less permeability and greater porosityB) greater porosity and greater capillarityC) less permeability and greater capillarityD) greater permeability and greater porosity

6. The diagrams below represent two identicalcontainers filled with nonporous uniform particles.The containers represent models of two differentsizes of soil particles.

Compared to the model containing larger particles,the model containing smaller particles has

A) monsoonsB) volcanic eruptionsC) El NiñoD) deforestation

7. Which natural event temporarily slows or reversessurface ocean currents in the equatorial region ofthe Pacific Ocean, causing a disruption of normalweather patterns?

8. The table below shows the relationship betweentotal yearly precipitation (P) and potentialevapotranspiration (EP) for different types ofclimates.

A) humid B) subhumidC) semiarid D) arid

The total yearly precipitation (P) for a city in Texas is218 millimeters. The total yearly potentialevapotranspiration (EP) is 951 millimeters. Which typeof climate does this city have?

A) the force of gravityB) the impact of precipitationC) prevailing windsD) river currents

9. Most of Earth’s surface ocean current patterns areprimarily caused by

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10. During a heavy rainstorm, soil samples A and B both became saturated with water. However, 10minutes after the storm ended, the soils appeared as shown below.

A) The permeability of B is greater than the permeability of A.B) The porosity of B is greater than the porosity of A.C) The capillarity of B is greater than the capillarity of A.D) The surface runoff at B is greater than the surface runoff at A.

Which statement best explains the observed change in the water content of the soil samples?

11. The diagram below shows an experimental setup to compare water retention and permeability in two columns with equal volumes of spherical plastic beads of different diameters.

A) The column with 4-mm beads has greater water retention and permeability.B) The column with 12-mm beads has greater water retention and permeability.C) The column with 4-mm beads has greater water retention and the column with

12-mm beads has greater permeability.D) The column with 12-mm beads has greater water retention and the column with

4-mm beads has greater permeability.

Which statement best describes the water retention and permeability in the two columns of beads?

A) southeast coast of North AmericaB) northeast coast of AustraliaC) southwest coast of South AmericaD) northwest coast of Europe

12. Which coastal location experiences a coolersummer climate due to ocean currents?

A) 0° B) 15° NC) 30° N D) 60° N

13. A high air-pressure, dry-climate belt is located atwhich Earth latitude?

A) temperature of ground waterB) growth of aerobic bacteria in the waterC) amount of organic wastes in the waterD) amount of oxygen dissolved in the water

14. High concentrations of anaerobic bacteria(biologic water pollutants) are often caused by adecrease in the

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A)

B) C)

D)

15. Which graph best represents the relationshipbetween the particle size and the capillarity of asample of soil?

16. The diagrams below represent two containers,each filled with a sample of nonporous particlesof uniform size.

A) lower permeability B) higher permeabilityC) less porosity D) more porosity

Compared to the sample of larger particles, the sampleof smaller particles has

A) continues because some groundwater seepsinto the streams

B) increases due to greater surface runoffC) remains unchanged due to transpiration

from grasses, shrubs, and treesD) stops completely because no water runs off

into the streams

17. During a dry summer, the flow of most largeNew York State streams generally

A) clay B) siltC) sand D) pebbles

18. Which sediment size would allow water to flowthrough at the fastest rate?

19. The table below shows the average January airtemperature from 1901 to 2006 in two differentcities in New York State.

A) in a different prevailing wind beltB) at a higher latitudeC) near a large body of waterD) at a higher elevation

The most likely cause of this air temperature differenceis that New York City is located

A)

B)

C)

D)

20. Which graph best represents the relationshipbetween surface-water runoff and streamdischarge?

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Base your answers to questions 21 and 22 on the two graphs below, which show the relationship betweenthe amount of rainfall during a storm and the amount of discharge into a nearby stream. Letter A representsthe time when approximately 50% of the precipitation from the storm has fallen. Letter B represents thetime when peak runoff from the storm is flowing into the stream. The delay is the difference in timebetween letters A and B on the graph. Graph I shows data before urbanization in an area. Graph II showsdata after urbanization in the same area.

A) groundwater to evaporateB) precipitation water to move into the streamsC) green plants to absorb precipitationD) rainfall rate to decrease

21. The delay time between points A and B on both graphs is due mainly to the time needed for

A) The delay time decreased, and the maximum discharge decreased.B) The delay time decreased, and the maximum discharge increased.C) The delay time increased, and the maximum discharge decreased.D) The delay time increased, and the maximum discharge increased.

22. How did urbanization affect delay time between points A and B and the maximum stream discharge?

A) low elevation and low latitudeB) low elevation and high latitudeC) high elevation and low latitudeD) high elevation and high latitude

23. Which combination of climate factors generallyresults in the coldest temperatures?

A) gains heat during evaporationB) is at a lower elevationC) has a higher specific heatD) reflects more radiation

24. During some winters in the Finger Lakes regionof New York State, the lake water remainsunfrozen even though the land around the lakes isfrozen and covered with snow. The primarycause of this difference is that water

A) Winds converge and air sinks.B) Winds converge and air rises.C) Winds diverge and air sinks.D) Winds diverge and air rises.

25. Which planetary wind pattern is present in manyareas of little rainfall?

A) upward, due to low temperature and highpressure

B) upward, due to high temperature and lowpressure

C) downward, due to low temperature and highpressure

D) downward, due to high temperature and lowpressure

26. What is the general pattern of air movement onMarch 21 at Earth's Equator (0º)?

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Base your answers to questions 27 and 28 on map below, which represents an imaginary continent.Locations A and B are on opposite sides of a mountain range on a planet similar to Earth. Location C is onthe planet’s equator.

A) low air pressure and low precipitation B) low air pressure and high precipitationC) high air pressure and low precipitation D) high air pressure and high precipitation

27. Location C most likely experiences

A) warmer and more humid B) warmer and less humidC) cooler and more humid D) cooler and less humid

28. Compared to the climate at location A, the climate at location B would most likely be

A) A has a higher elevationB) A is located nearer to the EquatorC) C has more precipitationD) C has a greater longitude

29. the graph below, which shows the average yearlytemperature and average yearly precipitation forEarth locations A through E.

Locations A and C have different average yearlytemperatures. This difference most likely is dueto the fact that

30. The graph below represents the averagetemperature of a city for each month of the year.

A) inland in the Northern Hemisphere, in a middlelatitude

B) inland in the Southern Hemisphere, in a middlelatitude

C) on a coast near the EquatorD) on a coast in the Antarctic

Where is this city most likely located?

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Base your answers to questions 31 through 35 on the diagram, data and information below. The diagrambelow represents part of the laboratory setup for an activity to investigate the effects of particle size onpermeability, porosity, and water retention. Three separate tubes were used, each containing 300 millilitersof beads of uniform size. Bead sizes were 4 millimeters, 7 millimeters, and 12 millimeters in diameter,respectively.

A) pebbles B) sand C) silt D) clay

31. Soil composed of which kind of particles would have the longest infiltration time? [Assume that allparticles allow some water to pass through.]

A) porosity B) water retentionC) permeability time D) capillarity

32. The data table shows that all three tubes of beads had approximately the same

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A) B)

C) D)

33. Which graph best represents the infiltration times for these three particle sizes?

A) saturated and permeable B) saturated and permeableC) unsaturated and permeable D) unsaturated and impermeable

34. Water can infiltrate loose soil when the soil is

A) 8 mL B) 12 mL C) 22 mL D) 36 mL

35. What was the total amount of water retained on the 7-millimeter beads after the tubing wasunclamped and the water flowed out?

36. The data table below compares the climates of two United States cities located at approximately 43° north latitude. The data are based on a 30-year period.

A) City A and city B are located at the same longitude.B) City A is located at a high elevation, and city B is located at sea level.C) City A is located far inland, and city B is located near a large body of water.D) City A is located on the east coast, and city B is located on the west coast.

Which statement best explains the climate variation between these two cities?

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A) gentle slope, saturated soil, no vegetationB) gentle slope, unsaturated soil, vegetationC) steep slope, saturated soil, vegetationD) steep slope, unsaturated soil, no vegetation

37. Which set of surface soil conditions on a hillsidewould result in the most infiltration of rainfall?

Base your answers to questions 38 through 41 on thediagrams below, which represent 500-millilitercontainers that are open at the top and the bottom andfilled with well-sorted, loosely packed particles ofuniform size. A piece of screening placed at the bottomof each container prevents the particles from falling out.

A)

B)

C)

D)

38. Which graph best represents the rate ofpermeability of the samples?

A) 0.0001 cm B) 0.001 cmC) 0.01 cm D) 0.1 cm

39. Container A is filled with particles that couldhave a diameter of

A) A B) B C) C D) D

40. The sample in which container would have thegreatest capillarity when placed in water?

A) A B) B C) C D) D

41. Assume that the samples in each container weretaken from surface soil in different locations.Which location would produce the least amountof runoff during a heavy rainfall?

A)

B)

C)

D)

42. Which graph best shows the average annualamounts of precipitation received at differentlatitudes on Earth?

A) rising and moistB) rising and dryC) sinking and moistD) sinking and dry

43. Snowfall is rare at the South Pole because the airover the South Pole is usually

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44. Base your answer to the following question on the water cycle diagram shown below. Some arrowsare numbered 1 through 4 and represent various processes.

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Which numbered arrow best represents the process of transpiration?

45. The graph below shows the average monthlytemperatures for two cities, A and B, which areboth located at 41° north latitude.

A) City B is located in a different planetary wind belt.B) City B receives less yearly precipitationC) City B has a greater yearly duration of insolation.D) City B is located near a large body of water.

Which statement best explains the difference in theaverage yearly temperature range for the two cities?

A) decrease B) increaseC) remain the same

46. As the temperature of the soil decreases from10ºC to –5ºC, the infiltration rate of ground waterthrough this soil will most likely

47. Base your answer to the following question on thediagrams below, which represent cross sectionsof four samples of loosely packed, uniformlysorted soil particles. The diameter of the particlesis given below each diagram. All soil samplesconsist of solid spherical particles.

A) A B) B C) C D) D

If equal amounts of 0.2-centimeter soil particles aremixed into each sample, which sample's porosity will not be affected?

A) Earth’s rotation and unequal heating ofEarth’s surface

B) Earth’s revolution and unequal heating ofEarth’s surface

C) Earth’s rotation and Sun’s gravitationalattraction on Earth’s atmosphere

D) Earth’s revolution and Sun’s gravitationalattraction on Earth’s atmosphere

48. The planetary wind belts in the troposphere areprimarily caused by the

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49. Base your answer to the following question on the map and graph below. The map shows two cities,Arica and Rio de Janeiro, located on opposite coasts of South America. Both cities are near sea level.The graph shows the average monthly temperatures for the cities.

A) Rio de Janeiro receives insolation at a higher angle than Arica.B) Rio de Janeiro is influenced by a warmer ocean current than Arica.C) Arica is farther north than Rio de Janeiro.D) Arica receives yearly insolation that is less intense than Rio de Janeiro.

Why does Arica have cooler average monthly temperatures than Rio de Janeiro?

50. Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below, which represents the planetarywind and moisture belts in Earth’s Northern Hemisphere.

A) warm and rising B) warm and sinkingC) cool and rising D) cool and sinking

The climate at 90° north latitude is dry because the air at that location is usually

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51. Base your answer to the following question on thediagram below, which represents samples of soiland bedrock at Earth's surface. The arrowsrepresent possible infiltration of rainwater.

A) B)

C) D)

Zones within soil and rock are classified by the watermovement occurring in the zones. Which diagram bestrepresents the most common arrangement of thesezones?

A) low temperature and low precipitationB) low temperature and high precipitationC) high temperature and low precipitationD) high temperature and high precipitation

52. Which climate conditions are typical of regionsnear the North Pole and the South Pole?

53. The map below shows the major climate zones onEarth.

A) elevation B) solar timeC) latitude D) longitude

The primary factor controlling these climate zones is

A) latitude and planetary windsB) latitude and elevationC) longitude and planetary windsD) longitude and elevation

54. Mt. Marcy often has the coldest nighttimetemperatures in New York State because of its

A) B)

C) D)

55. Which graph best represents the relationshipbetween soil particle size and the rate at whichwater infiltrates permeable soil?

A) New York City B) BinghamtonC) Oswego D) Plattsburgh

56. Which New York State location is most likely toexperience the heaviest winter snowfall when thesurface winds are blowing from the west ornorth-west?

A) water vapor over the landfillB) precipitation about to fall on the landfillC) surface streams flowing to the landfillD) ground water under the landfill

57. A landfill is most likely to directly pollute

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58. The diagram below shows the flow of air over a mountain, from location A to B to C.

A) B)

C) D)

Which graph best shows how the air temperature and probability of precipitation change during this airmovement?

59. The diagram below represents zones within soiland rock. The zones are determined by the kindsof movement or lack of movement of waterocculting within them.

A) aerated zone B) capillary fringeC) saturated zone D) impermeable zone

What is the deepest zone into which water can be pulledby gravity?

A) the distance from the EquatorB) the extent of vegetative coverC) the degrees of longitudeD) the month of the year

60. Which single factor generally has the greatesteffect on the climate of an area on the Earth'ssurface?

A) B)

C) D)

61. Which graph best represents the relationshipbetween porosity and particle size for soilsamples of uniform size, shape, and packing?

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Base your answers to questions 62 through 64 on the diagram below. Columns A, B, C, and D are partiallyfilled with different sediments. Within each column, the sediment is uniform in size. A fine wire meshscreen covers the bottom of each column to prevent the sediment from falling out. The lower part of eachcolumn has just been placed in a beaker of water. Sediment sizes are not drawn to scale.

A) less than the silt and pebble samplesB) less than the silt sample but more than the pebble sampleC) greater than the silt sample but less than the pebble sampleD) greater than the silt and pebble samples

62. In an experiment, the beakers of water were removed and replaced with empty beakers. Thesediments were allowed to dry. Then water was poured into each column to compare thepermeability of the sediments. The permeability rate of the medium sand sample was shown to be

A) A B) B C) C D) D

63. Which column contains sediment with an average diameter closest to 0.1 centimeter?

A) small pebbles B) large sand C) medium sand D) large silt

64. In which sediment will capillary action cause the water from the beaker to rise fastest in the column?

65. The map below shows four coastal locations labeled A, B, C, and D.

A) A B) B C) C D) D

The climate of which location is warmed by a nearby major ocean current?

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66. The diagram below shows tubes A and B partly filled with equal volumes of round plastic beads ofuniform size. The beads in tube A are smaller than the beads in tube B. Water was placed in tube A until the pore spaces were filled. The drain valve was then opened, and the amount of time for thewater to drain from the tube was recorded. The amount of water that remained around the beads wasthen calculated and recorded. Data table 1 shows the measurements recorded using tube A.

A) B)

C) D)

If the same procedure was followed with tube B, which data table shows the measurements most likelyrecorded?

A) steep slope and a clay-covered surfaceB) steep slope and a gravel-covered surfaceC) gentle slope and a grass-covered surfaceD) gentle slope and a tree-covered surface

67. During a rainfall, surface runoff will probably begreatest in an area that has a

A) silt B) clayC) sand D) pebbles

68. Which earth material covering the surface of alandfill would permit the least amount ofrainwater to infiltrate the surface?

A) less infiltration and more runoffB) less infiltration and less runoffC) more infiltration and more runoffD) more infiltration and less runoff

69. Compared to an area of Earth's surface withgentle slopes, an area with steeper slopes mostlikely has

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Base your answers to questions 70 through 73 on the diagram below, which shows four tubes containing500 milliliters of sediment labeled A, B, C, and D. Each tube contains well-sorted, loosely packed particlesof uniform shape and size and is open at the top. The classification of the sediment in each tube is labeled.

A) saturated and impermeable B) saturated and permeableC) unsaturated and impermeable D) unsaturated and permeable

70. Water will be able to infiltrate each of these sediment samples if the sediment is

A) A B) B C) C D) D

71. Each tube is filled with water to the top of the sediments and the tube is covered with a fine screen.The tubes are then tipped upside down so the water can drain. In which tube would the sedimentretain the most water?

A) B)

C) D)

72. Water was poured into each tube of sediment and the time it took for the water to infiltrate tothe bottom was recorded, in seconds. Which data table best represents the recorded results?

A) A B) B C) C D) D

73. Which tube has sediments with the greatest capillarity?

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74.

A) A B) B C) C D) D

The map above shows an imaginary continent in theEarth's planetary wind belt between 30º and 60º Northlatitude. Location P is on the western edge of thecontinent. Location P has mild winters with muchprecipitation. Which arrow indicates the direction of theprevailing winds at this location?

Base your answers to questions 75 and 76 on the mapbelow, which shows an imaginary continent on Earth.Arrows represent prevailing wind directions. Letters A through D represent locations on the continent.Locations A and B are at the same latitude and at thesame elevation at the base of the mountains.

A) farther from any mountain rangeB) closer to a large body of waterC) at a latitude that experiences longer average

annual daylightD) at a latitude where air is sinking and surface

winds diverge

75. The climate at location C is much drier than atlocation D. This difference is best explained bythe fact that location C is located

A) less precipitation and a smaller temperaturerange

B) less precipitation and a greater temperaturerange

C) more precipitation and a smallertemperature range

D) more precipitation and a greater temperaturerange

76. Over the course of a year, compared to location B, location A will have

A) hot and arid B) hot and humidC) cold and arid D) cold and humid

77. An area with a high potential forevapotranspiration has little actualevapotranspiration and precipitation. The climateof this area is best described as

A) less porous, and allows less runoffB) more porous, and allows more runoffC) less permeable, and allows more runoffD) more permeable, and allows less runoff

78. Immediately after a moderate rainfall, the streamdischarge is greater from a stream that drains aclay soil area than from a stream that drains asand-and-gravel soil area. This discharge differsbecause the clay soil is

A) decreased air temperature and decreasedprecipitation

B) decreased air temperature and increasedprecipitation

C) increased air temperature and increasedprecipitation

D) increased air temperature and decreasedprecipitation

79. During an El Niño event, surface watertemperatures increase along the west coast ofSouth America. Which weather changes arelikely to occur in this region?

A) from 45º N latitude to 20º N latitudeB) from sea level to 5 km above sea levelC) from sea level on the windward side of a

mountain to sea level on the leeward sideD) from the ocean coast to an inland location

80. During the summer months, which change inlocation would most likely cause a decrease inthe observed daytime air temperatures?

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81. The diagram below shows a laboratory setup. The rubber band holds filter paper across the base ofthe open tube to hold the soil sample. The tube was placed in the water as shown. The upwardmovement of water is represented by arrows. The height of the water that moved upward within thesoil was measured. Students repeated this procedure using soils with different particle sizes. Resultsof the experiment are shown in the data table.

A) capillarity is greater in soils with larger particlesB) capillarity is greater in soils with smaller particlesC) permeability is greater in soils with larger particlesD) permeability is greater in soils with smaller particles

Results of this experiment lead to the conclusion that

82. What is the best explanation for these twostatements?

A) High elevation and high latitude have a similareffect on climate.

B) Both mountain and polar regions have aridclimates.

C) Mountain and polar regions receive more energyfrom the Sun than other regions do.

D) An increase in snowfall and an increase intemperature have a similar effect on climate.

• Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator havesnow-covered peaks. • Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.

A) Windspeeds are greater over land than overoceans.

B) Air masses originate only over land.C) Land has a lower specific heat than water.D) Water changes temperature more rapidly

than land.

83. A city located near the center of a large continenthas colder winters and warmer summers than acity at the same elevation and latitude located onthe continent's coast. Which statement bestexplains the difference between the citiesclimates?

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84. The diagram below shows columns A, B, C, and D that contain different sediments.

A) A B) B C) C D) D

Equal volumes of water were poured through each column. Which column of sediment retained the mostwater?

85. The diagrams below show the relative sizes of particles from soil samples A, B, and C. Equalvolumes of each soil sample were placed in separate containers. Each container has a screen at thebottom. Water was poured through each sample to determine the infiltration rate.

A) B)

C) D)

Which graph best shows how the infiltration rates of the three soil samples would compare?

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Base your answers to questions 86 through 89 on the climate graphs below, which show average monthlyprecipitation and temperatures at four cities, A, B, C, and D.

A) a frozen surface B) nearly flat surfacesC) a small amount of runoff D) permeable soil

86. Very little water will infiltrate the soil around city D because the region usually has

A) small amounts of precipitation throughout the yearB) large amounts of precipitation throughout the yearC) its warmest temperatures in January and FebruaryD) its warmest temperatures in July and August

87. It can be concluded that city C is located in the Southern Hemisphere because city C has

A) spring B) summer C) fall D) winter

88. During which season does city B usually experience the month with the highest averageprecipitation?

A) on the dry side of a mountain B) on the wet side of a mountainC) near the center of a large landmass D) near the equator

89. City A has very little variation in temperature during the year because city A is located

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90. The cross section below represents a forested area in Vermont.

A) A and B B) B and D C) C and E D) D and E

During heavy rainfall, the greatest amount of runoff should occur in which two sections of the forest?

91. The diagram below shows air movement over amountain.

A) drier and warmerB) drier and coolerC) more humid and warmerD) more humid and cooler

Compared to the climate on the windward side of themountain, the climate on the leeward side of themountain is

A) rotation of EarthB) duration of insolationC) distance from a large body of waterD) direction of prevailing winds

92. Which factor most likely causes two cities at thesame elevation and latitude to have differentyearly average temperature ranges?

93. Base your answer to the following question on thediagram below, which shows air movement overa mountain range. The arrows indicate thedirection of airflow. Points 1 through 3 representlocations on Earth's surface.

A) cooler and drier B) cooler and wetterC) warmer and drier D) warmer and wetter

Compared to the climate at location 1, the climate atlocation 3 is

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94. Base your answer to the following question on the map below, which shows locations A and B onEarth's surface at the same distance from the ocean, at the same elevation above sea level, and at thesame latitude.

A) Location A has a longer duration of insolation each day.B) Location A is influenced by a cold ocean current.C) Location B is farther from the equator.D) Location B has less intense insolation each day.

Which statement best explains why location A has a cooler climate than location B?

95. Base your answer to the following question on themap below, which shows Earth's planetary windbelts.

A) prevailing northwesterliesB) prevailing southwesterliesC) northeast tradesD) southeast trades

Which wind belt has the greatest effect on the climate ofNew York State?

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Base your answers to questions 96 and 97 on the graphbelow, which shows the average monthly temperature oftwo cities A and B.

A) is closer to the EquatorB) is farther from a large body of waterC) has more rainfallD) has stronger prevailing winds

96. Both cities have an average yearly temperature of11ºC, but city A has a much greater temperaturerange than city B has because city A most likely

A) on the side of a mountainB) on an islandC) in the Southern HemisphereD) at the North Pole

97. The temperature in city B is highest in Januaryand lowest in July because city B is located

98. The cross section below shows the flow ofprevailing winds over a mountain ridge.

A) A B) B C) C D) D

Which location is most likely to receive precipitation?

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99. Base your answer to the following question on the water budget data and climate classificationbelow. Table 1 shows water budget data for a location in New Jersey, and table 2 describes climatetypes. All data are expressed in millimeters of water.

A) humid B) subhumid C) semiarid D) arid

According to the information provided in table 2, the area represented by the water budget data would havea climate classified as

100. The table below shows the latitude and the average yearly temperature for four different cities.

A) lower average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a higher angle during theyear

B) lower average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a lower angle during theyear

C) higher average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a higher angle duringthe year

D) higher average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a lower angle during theyear

It can be inferred from this table that the cities at higher latitudes have