Climate

Front

Which one of these is NOT a factor that affects climate? Latitude, proximity to water, Ocean currents, Clouds

Back

Clouds

Front

Why are temperatures, on average, hotter at the equator?

Back

It receives the most direct sunlight, regardless of the season.

Front

What does the term "altitude" refer to?

Back

How high above sea level

Front

What drives surface currents in the ocean? Options: Wind, Salinity, Temperature, Fish

Back

Wind

Front

The higher the altitude of a city, the lower the _____________.

Back

Temperatures

Front

Seasons are caused by ___________________.

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, the United States is in ____________________.

Back

Winter

Front

Climate is affected by many factors including: latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water, tides and currents, wind, snow and sleet

Back

latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water

Front

At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures? Options: 23.5° S, 0°, 66.5°N, 66.5°S

Back

0°

Front

At which latitude would you expect to find the coldest air temperatures? 66.5°N, 0°, 23.5° S, 23.5°N

Back

66.5°N