Glendale Community College » Geography » Geography 101 - Physical Geography » Spring 2021

Question #1

The oceans and seas cover about ___ % of the Earth's surface area and contain ___ % of the earth's total water

A. 96.5, 1.7

B. 96.5, 23.5

C. 71, 96.5

D. 96.5, 29

E. 23.5, 96.5

Question #2

This is the most likely month for a Caribbean hurricane to occur:

A. December

B. February

C. September

D. April

Question #3

Liquid precipitation with an average diameter of 0.8mm would be __

A. Drizzle

B. Fog

C. Rain

D. Sleet

E. Dew

Question #4

During an El Nino year, the following conditions exist for the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean compared to normal:

A. Warmer Sea Surface Temperatures and Lower Atmospheric Pressure

B. Cooler Sea Surface Temperatures and Higher Atmospheric Pressure

C. Warmer Sea Surface Temperatures and Higher Atmospheric Pressure

D. Cooler Sea Surface Temperatures and Lower Atmospheric Pressure

Question #5

Which portion of a Mid Latitude Extra Tropical Wave Cyclone moves the fastest?

A. The Warm Front

B. The Low Pressure Center

C. The Cold Front

D. The Warm Air Sector

E. The Hot Front