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GEOGRAPHY UNIT 5 Sample Questions

CLIMATE F ETHIOPIA AND THE HORN

What is the single main factor for the climate of Ethiopia?

INtertropical Convergence Zone(ITCZ)
[...] is the instantaneous or current state of the atmosphere
composing temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind
speed and direction, cloudiness and precipitation. Weather is the
instantaneous or current state of the atmosphere composing
temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind speed and
direction, cloudiness and precipitation.
[...] refers the state of the atmosphere over long time periods,
decades and more Climate refers the state of the atmosphere over
long time periods, decades and more
The climate of a region is ultimately determined by the radiation,
its [...] and temporal fluctuation. The climate of a region is
ultimately determined by the radiation, its distribution and
temporal fluctuation.
The climate of a region is ultimately determined by the [...], its
distribution and temporal fluctuation. The climate of a region is
ultimately determined by the radiation, its distribution and
temporal fluctuation.
The climate of a region is ultimately determined by the radiation,
its distribution and [...] The climate of a region is ultimately
determined by the radiation, its distribution and temporal
fluctuation.
which of the following is not an Element of a climate? A. Wind B.
Ocean currents C. Percipitation D. Humidity B. Ocean currents
[...] and [...] are both elements and control of a climate. Wind and
air pressure are both elements and control of a climate.
Mountain barreir is not a control of a climate. True or False False
List the controls of a climate? 1. Latitude/ angle of the sun 2.
Land and water distribution 3. Winds and air pressure 4.
Altitude and mountain barriers 5. Ocean currents.
LIst the Elements of a climate? 1. Wind and air pressure 2.
Percipitation and humidity 3. Temperature
The factors that determien the variation in weather and climate
between places are called ___________ Controls of weather and
climate
Ethiopia has small daily and high annual ranges of temperature.
True or False False, Ethiopia has high daily and small annual
ranges of temperature.
An [...] is the instant of time when the sun strikes the plane of the
Earth's equator An equinox is the instant of time when the sun
strikes the plane of the Earth's equator
what are the two types of equinox? 1. Spring equinox 2. Autumn
equinox
The spring equinox is also called the [...] The spring equinox is
also called the Vernal equinox
[...]: is the day when the point of verticality of sun‟s rays crosses
the equator northwards. The Vernal (spring) equinox: is the day
when the point of verticality of sun‟s rays crosses the equator
northwards.
[...] marks the beginning of spring season Vernal (spring) equinox
marks the beginning of spring season
[...] appears to happen when the sun crosses equator giving
approximately equal length between day and night. It appears to
happen when the visible sun moves south across the celestial
equator. The Autumn equinox: appears to happen when the sun
crosses equator giving approximately equal length between day
and night. It appears to happen when the visible sun moves south
across the celestial equator.
[...] is an event when the overhead sun appears to cross northern
or southern points relative to the celestial equator resulting in
unequal length of days and nights in the hemispheres. Solstice is
an event when the overhead sun appears to cross northern or
southern points relative to the celestial equator resulting in
unequal length of days and nights in the hemispheres.
[...] is the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern
Hemisphere.June 21st is the astronomical first day of summer in
the Northern Hemisphere.
The northern hemisphere has maximum tilt towards the sun
experiencing longest daylight of the year, is called the [...] The
northern hemisphere has maximum tilt towards the sun
experiencing longest daylight of the year, is called the summer
solsitce
In the summer solstice the sun is directly found at [...] In the
summer solstice the sun is directly found at The Tropic of Cancer
when the maximum southward inclination is attained in the
Southern Hemisphere, it is called the [...] when the maximum
southward inclination is attained in the Southern Hemisphere, it
is called the winter solstice
when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, it is called [...]
when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, it is called
The winter solstice.
The average rate at which temperature changes per unit of
altitudinal change is known as [...] The average rate at which
temperature changes per unit of altitudinal change is known as
lapse rate.
The lapse rate is limited to the lower layer of the atmosphere
named as [...] The lapse rate is limited to the lower layer of the
atmosphere named as troposphere
What is the normal lapse rate of the earth? 6.5*C per kilometer
rise in altitude.
what are the three types of Lapse rate? 1. Dry Adiabatic lapse
rate 2. Wet Adiabatic lapse rate 3. Environmental lapse rate
[...] is the rate at which the temperature of an air parcel changes in
response to the expansion or compression process associated
with a change in altitude. An adiabatic lapse rate is the rate at
which the temperature of an air parcel changes in response to
the expansion or compression process associated with a change
in altitude.
Air with relative huidity less than 100 percent is called
______________ Unsaturated air
In altitudinal lapse rate, If the upward movement of air does not
produce condensation, then the energy expended by expansion
will cause the temperature of the mass to fall at the constant [...]
In altitudinal lapse rate, If the upward movement of air does not
produce condensation, then the energy expended by expansion
will cause the temperature of the mass to fall at the constant dry
adiabatic lapse rate.
The rate of heating or cooling for dry adiabatice lapse rate is [...]
for every 1000m of change in elevation. The rate of heating or
cooling for dry adiabatice lapse rate is 10*C for every 1000m of
change in elevation.
Unsaturated air cools and heats faster than saturated air. True or
False True
The rate of cooling of wet air is approximately [...] per 1000
meters ascend. The rate of cooling of wet air is approximately
5*c per 1000 meters ascend.
Environmental lapse rate is also called [...] Environmental lapse
rate is also called Atmospheric lapse rate.
Most of the atmospheric heat is directly received from the sun.
True or False False, most of atmospheric heat comes from the
earth's surface.
Other than the earth surface, what is the reason that low elevation
places are warm? Because lower elevations contain more water
vapor and dust than higher elevations.
When the lower elevation has cooler temperature than higher
elevation, we call this [...]. When the lower elevation has cooler
temperature than higher elevation, we call this temperature
inversion.
The rate of change of temperature in atmospheric lapse rate is
____________.6.5*C per 1000 meters.
The spatial distribution of temperature in Ethiopia is primarily
determined by [...] and [...] The spatial distribution of
temperature in Ethiopia is primarily determined by altitude and
latitude
Every part of Ethiopia experiences overhead sun [...] a year. Every
part of Ethiopia experiences overhead sun twice a year.
The mean annual temperature varies from over [...] in the tropical
lowlands to less than [...] at very high altitudes. The mean annual
temperature varies from over 30*c in the tropical lowlands to less
than 10*c at very high altitudes.
[...] are among highlands where lowest mean annual temperatures
are recorded. The Bale Mountains are among highlands where
lowest mean annual temperatures are recorded.
The highest mean maximum temperature in the country is
recorded in [...] The highest mean maximum temperature in the
country is recorded in the Afar Depression.
Lowlands of north-western, western and south-eastern Ethiopian
experiences mean maximum temperatures of more than
30*C.True or False True
Identify the blackned altitude
Identify the description
The major controls determining the temporal distribution of
Ethiopian temperature are [...] and [...] The major controls
determining the temporal distribution of Ethiopian temperature are
latitude and cloud cover
Months from [...] to [...] in Ethiopia have records of highest
temperatures. Months from March to June in Ethiopia have
records of highest temperatures.
Low temperatures in ethiopia are recorded from [...] to [...] Low
temperatures in ethiopia are recorded from November to February.
Southern part of Ethiopia receives highest records of
temperature in [...] following the relative shift of the sun; whereas
in the northern part of the country, [...] season is characterized by
higher temperature. Southern part of Ethiopia receives highest
records of temperature in autumn and spring following the relative
shift of the sun; whereas in the northern part of the country,
summer season is characterized by higher temperature.
A place that is situated on or toward the side sheltered from win, is
called Leeward
If a place is situated towards a direction of a wind( where a wind
can easily access it, it is called [...] If a place is situated towards a
direction of a wind( where a wind can easily access it, it is called
Windward
Unlike other parts of Ethiopia, [...] experience reduced
temperature because of the temperature and the amount of energy
reaching their surface.Unlike other parts of Ethiopia, the southern
and southwestern highlands experience reduced temperature
because of the temperature and the amount of energy reaching
their surface.
THe shift between the trade winds drom the north and equatorial
westerlies happenes in which month in Ethiopia? July in Ethiopia
and the Horn
The ITCZ shifts towards south of equator (Tropic of Capricorn) in
[...] The ITCZ shifts towards south of equator (Tropic of Capricorn)
in January
In march and september, the ITCZ shifts towards the equator.
During this time, the central highlands, southeastern highlands and
lowlands receive rainfall because of ________________ windSouth
easterlies wind
The Equatorial westerlies is also called [...] The Equatorial
westerlies is also called Guinea monsoon
In the summer, where does high pressure cell develop?In the tropic
of Capricorn
what are the two winds responsible for the summer season in
Ethiopia? 1. Equatorial westerlies 2. South easterly wind
which ocean contribute more for the summer season of ethiopia ?
The Atlantic ocean
Which wind is responsible for the Autumn season in Ethiopia?
The southern easterlies from indean ocean
In autumn season, which part of ethiopia get rain? The
southeaster part of Ethiopia
The afar lowlands get rain in which season? In winter season
Which wind is responsible for the winter season in Ehtiopia?
Northeasterly wind
which wind is responsible for the spring season in Ethiopia? The
southeasterlies wind
what are the four rainfall regions in Ethiopia? 1.Summer rainfall
regions 2. Winter rainfall regions 3. All year rainfall regions 4.
Autumn and spring rainfall regions
The summer rainfall region of ethiopia comprises almost all parts
of the country, except the [...]The summer rainfall region of
ethiopia comprises almost all parts of the country, except the
southeastern and northeastern lowlands
In which seasons does the summer rainfall region receive rain? 1.
In summer 2. In Spring(Belg) from the southern easterlies of
indian ocean.
Which wind is particularly responsible for the all year-round rainfall
regions in Ethiopia? The Guinea Monsoons(The equatorial
westerlies)
When does All year-round rainfall region get the highest rainfall? In
the summer, when the ITCZ is in the tropic of cancer.
The average rainfall in the All year-round rainfall regions vary
from [...] to over 2,200 mm/year.The average rainfall in the All
year-round rainfall regions vary from 1,400 to over 2,200 mm/year.
The average rainfall in the All year-round rainfall regions vary
from 1,400 to over [...]/year. The average rainfall in the All year-
round rainfall regions vary from 1,400 to over 2,200 mm/year.
The southern easter lowlands of Ethiopia are included under which
rainfall region in Ethiopia? Under Autumn and Spring rainfall
regions
The south-easterlies bring rainfall from the indian ocean to the
Autumn and Spring rainfall regions about [...] percent of the rain is
in Autumn and [...] percent in spring. The south-easterlies bring
rainfall from the indian ocean to the Autumn and Spring rainfall
regions about 60 percent of the rain is in Autumn and 40 percent in
spring.
The average rainfall of the Autumn and Spring rainfall regions
variers from less than [...] to [...]mm. The average rainfall of the
Autumn and Spring rainfall regions variers from less than 500 to
1000mm.
Afar is catagorized under which rainfall regions? Winter rainfall
region.
List the Agro-ecological zones of Ethiopia? 1. Bereha 2. Kolla
3. Weina Dega 4. Dega 5. Wurch
[...] is an area having altitude higher than 3,200 meters above sea
level and mean annual temperature of less than 10oC The
Wurch-zone is an area having altitude higher than 3,200 meters
above sea level and mean annual temperature of less than 10oC
The mountain systems of Ras dashen, Guna, Megezez in North
Shoa are included under which Agro-ecological zone in Ethiopia?
The Wurch Zone
which Agro-ecological zone in Ethiopia has the largest Area
coverage or Area share? Kola
Which agro-ecological zone in Ethiopia has the longest growing
periods? The Wurch zone
Which Agro-ecological zone in Ethiopia has the highest mean
annual rainfall? The Wurch Zone
Which agro ecological zone is the second largest zone in Ethiopia?
The Weyna Dega Zone
Most of the agricultural land in Ethiopia is found in ___________
zone. Weyna Dega Zone
which Agro-ecological zone is highly suitable for the majority of
crops grown in Ethiopia? Weyna Dega Zone
Gambella is part of which agro-ecological zone? Kolla zone
In Ethiopia, the geographic peripheries in south, southeast, west
and northeastern part are mainly under which agro-ecological zone?
Kolla zone
The average annual rainfall for the Bereha agro-ecological zone is
less than [...]. The average annual rainfall for the Bereha agro-
ecological zone is less than 200mm.
Majority of the west of the rift valley with the exception of SNNP,
are [...] based agroecological zonesMajority of the west of the rift
valley with the exception of SNNP, are Cereal based agroecological
zones
The SNNP is [...] based agro-ecological zone. The SNNP is Enset
based agro-ecological zone.
Somalia and afar triangle are included in the drought prone
agroecological zone. True or False False
Ethiopia ranked [...] out of 184 countries in terms of its risk of
drought. Ethiopia ranked 5th out of 184 countries in terms of its
risk of drought.
[...] extreme drought events were recorded between 1900 and
2010 12 extreme drought events were recorded between 1900
and 2010
[...] is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of
surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. El Nino is a climate
pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in
the eastern Pacific Ocean.
How many drought events have occurred in Ethiopia since 1980?
Seven
Change in climate or climate variability in Ethiopia is notaby
variable in which months in Ethiopia? July-September
Percipitation trends have remaind fairly stable over the last 50
years in Ethiopia as a whole. True or False True
What are the two general causes of Climate change? 1.
Antropogenic 2. Natural Causes
what are some of the major natural causes of climate change? 1.
Earth orbital change 2. Energy Budget of the sun 3. Volcanic
eruption
The industrial activities that our modern civilization depends upon
have raised atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from [...] parts per
million to 400 parts per million in the last 150 years. The
industrial activities that our modern civilization depends upon have
raised atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from 280 parts per
million to 400 parts per million in the last 150 years.
The industrial activities that our modern civilization depends upon
have raised atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from 280 parts
per million to [...] parts per million in the last 150 years.The
industrial activities that our modern civilization depends upon have
raised atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from 280 parts per
million to 400 parts per million in the last 150 years.
which green house gass is the most active? Methane, although it
is less abundant in the atmosphere.
The incidence of malaria is increased with climate change. True or
False True
List the consequences of climate change? 1. Impact on
Agriculture 2. Impact on Ecosystem 3. Impact on human health 4.
IMapt on water resources
what are the three major response mechanisms to climate change?
1. Mitigation 2. Adaptation 3. Resilience
{{c1::Mitigation}} measures are those actions that are taken to
reduce and control greenhouse gas emissions changing the
climate.
List at least five adaptation strategies for climate change. 1.
Building flood defense 2. building water permeable pavements 3.
Planning for heat waves 4. Preventive and precautionary
measures such as - evacuation plans, health issues, etc