Influences on Climate

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What is the albedo effect?

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The albedo effect is where different surfaces absorb and reflect light.

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Which town will have the least difference between the average high temperature and the average low temperature?

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A town near the ocean.

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What does albedo describe?

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Albedo describes how much sunlight a surface reflects.

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How are latitude and air temperature related?

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The higher the latitude, the colder the air temperature.

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Why do coastal areas have cooler summers than inland areas at the same latitude?

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Because bodies of water heat up and cool off more slowly than land.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What factors influence climate?

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Factors include latitude, altitude, proximity to water, and ocean currents.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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Latitude affects climate by determining the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What role do oceans play in climate?

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Oceans regulate climate by absorbing heat and distributing it around the planet.

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