GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 12Sai MedidaMarch 7, 2025Geography Welcome to your GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 12 What is snow primarily made of? A) Frozen carbon dioxide B) Frozen water droplets C) Ice crystals D) Condensed steam None At what temperature does snow typically form in the atmosphere? A) 0°C (32°F) B) Below freezing (typically -10°C to -40°C) C) Above freezing (10°C to 20°C) D) Any temperature if humidity is high enough None What is the process called when water vapor turns directly into ice crystals to form snowflakes? A) Condensation B) Sublimation C) Deposition D) Evaporation None Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for snow to form? A) Cold temperatures B) Sufficient moisture C) Strong winds D) Presence of condensation nuclei None Which type of cloud is most commonly associated with snowfall? A) Cirrus B) Cumulus C) Stratus D) Nimbostratus None Which of the following is NOT a type of snow? A) Powder snow B) Graupel C) Sleet D) Fog None What is the term for snow that has partially melted and refrozen into ice pellets? A) Powder snow B) Sleet C) Graupel D) Rime ice None What is "graupel"? A) Large, compact snowflakes B) Soft hail-like snow pellets C) Frozen rain droplets D) Thin ice covering snow None What causes freshly fallen snow to appear white? A) Snow contains salt B) Snow is made of transparent ice but reflects light C) Snow is chemically different from water D) Air trapped in snow makes it glow None What is the name of a densely packed and hardened snow layer found in glaciers? A) Powder snow B) Firn C) Permafrost D) Slush None Which region receives the most snowfall annually? A) Sahara Desert B) Greenland Ice Sheet C) Japan’s Snow Belt (Honshu and Hokkaido) D) The Amazon Rainforest None Which U.S. state holds the record for the most snowfall in a single season? A) Colorado B) Alaska C) Washington D) Montana None What is the term for extremely heavy snowfall in a short period? A) Blizzard B) Snowstorm C) Whiteout D) Snowburst None What is "lake-effect snow"? A) Snow that forms over the ocean B) Heavy snowfall caused by cold air moving over warm lakes C) Snow that falls only near mountain lakes D) A type of snowstorm affecting frozen lakes None Which continent has the least amount of snowfall? A) North America B) Europe C) Antarctica D) Australia None What is the main difference between a snowstorm and a blizzard? A) Snowstorms have stronger winds B) Blizzards must have high winds and reduced visibility C) Snowstorms last longer than blizzards D) Blizzards happen only in mountains None What is "black ice"? A) Dark-colored snow B) A frozen road surface that is nearly invisible C) Ice caused by volcanic activity D) Ice that forms only at night None What is an avalanche? A) A strong windstorm in snowy conditions B) A rapid flow of snow down a mountainside C) A type of frozen waterfall D) A slow-moving snowstorm None Which factor increases the risk of an avalanche? A) Light snowfall over several weeks B) Heavy snowfall followed by warming temperatures C) Frozen ground preventing snowfall D) Clear skies and low wind None What is a "snow squall"? A) A brief but intense burst of heavy snow and strong winds B) A type of frozen wave in the ocean C) A small avalanche D) A long-lasting snowstorm None What is permafrost? A) A type of snowflake B) Permanently frozen ground C) A type of mountain glacier D) A frozen lake None Why is snow important for freshwater supply? A) Snow creates new water sources B) Snow insulates lakes C) Melting snow provides drinking water and feeds rivers D) Snow keeps ice caps from melting None How does snowfall impact agriculture? A) It damages crops year-round B) It provides insulation for soil and protects winter crops C) It prevents all plant growth D) It stops soil erosion None Which biome is dominated by snow-covered landscapes? A) Rainforest B) Desert C) Tundra D) Savannah None What is a "snowpack"? A) A thick, compressed layer of accumulated snow B) A backpack designed for winter hiking C) A measurement of snowfall in inches D) A weather phenomenon involving ice storms None Which winter sport relies the most on deep powder snow? A) Ice skating B) Alpine skiing C) Snowboarding D) Curling None Which type of infrastructure is used to prevent avalanches in snowy regions? A) Suspension bridges B) Snow barriers and controlled explosions C) Underground tunnels D) Large concrete walls None What is the primary danger of walking on frozen lakes in winter? A) Snow can hide weak ice, increasing the risk of falling through B) The ice is too hard to walk on C) It’s difficult to get across without a sled D) The ice is always thin None What is the "albedo effect" in relation to snow? A) Snow's ability to reflect sunlight, helping cool the Earth B) Snow's tendency to melt quickly C) The process of snowfall creating more humidity D) The way snow absorbs heat None Which of the following is a challenge for cities dealing with heavy snowfall? A) Overheating of buildings B) Increased risk of wildfires C) Disruptions in transportation and infrastructure D) Rising sea levels None 1 out of 6 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 244
