Water's Influence on Weather and Climate

Victoria, British Columbia, and Timmins, Ontario, are about the same distance from the equator, but Victoria has a much narrower range of average temperatures over the year. Why is this?
1. Victoria is next to the ocean while Timmins is not
2. Timmins is situated on rockier soil than Victoria
3. A large mountain range to the east of Victoria moderates its temperatures
4. Timmins receives much more snowfall per year than Victoria
Why do large bodies of water moderate the climates of nearby regions?
1. Water has a high heat capacity
2. Water vapour forms an atmospheric barrier to heat
3. Water absorbs carbon dioxide
4. Water has a high density
When would an unheated outdoor swimming pool tend to feel warmest?
1. At night
2. On very calm days
3. On a sunny afternoon
4. On rainy days
Which is not a moderating effect of the Great Lakes?
1. More sunny days
2. Longer growing season
3. More precipitation
4. Warmer nighttime temperatures
Which is least likely to be a microclimate?
1. One corner of a flat barley field
2. Inside a greenhouse
3. A rooftop garden
4. The coast of a large lake
Based on your knowledge of water bodies and their effects on climate, what do you think would happen if the Earth were suddenly covered completely in oceans?
1. Everywhere on Earth would be much closer to the same temperature
2. Snow storms would blanket the earth
3. The Earth would soon freeze solid
4. The salinity of the oceans would rise out of control
Hurricanes start out as what kind of storm?
1. Thunderstorm
2. Blizzard
3. Dust storm
4. Magnetic storm
What is a microclimate?
1. A geographical zone where the climate differs from the surrounding area
2. A metropolitan area, which is significantly warmer than its surroundings
3. The average variations of weather in a region over long periods of time
4. A mathematical model of past, present and future climates and can be used to describe the likely patterns of future changes
Below are graphs of the average climates of 4 cities, which are all the same distance from the equator. Based on the graphs, which one is not a coastal city?
1. Moscow, Russia
2. Belfast, Ireland
3. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Scotland
4. Liverpool, Scotland
Which statement about climate moderation is true?
1. Air over a large body of water tends to move inland during the day
2. Land absorbs heat more slowly than a large body of water
3. During a sunny day, a large body of water radiates heat into the air
4. When cooler air rises, warmer air rushes in to take its place

Water's Influence on Weather and Climate - Section 10.2 Quiz