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Which of the following factors primarily determines the climate of a region? Latitude, Elevation, Distance from the Coast, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following statements about the climate of the United States and Canada is true? The climate is predominantly tropical, The climate is predominantly arctic, The climate varies greatly due to size and diverse geography of the region, The climate is primarily influenced by ocean currents

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The climate varies greatly due to size and diverse geography of the region

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Which region in the United States is known for its hot and humid summers, and mild winters? Options: Pacific Northwest, Great Plains, Southeast, Rocky Mountains

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Southeast

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The prevailing wind patterns in the United States and Canada are influenced by which of the following factors? Ocean Currents, Rivers, Gross Domestic Product, All of the Above

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Ocean Currents

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Which region in the United States is known for its hot and dry climate, with little rainfall? Options: West Coast, Midwest, Northeast, Southwest

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Southwest

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Which of the following factors contributes to the formation of the "lake effect" snow in the Great Lakes region? Cold air masses from the Arctic, Warm air masses from the Gulf of Mexico, Prevailing winds blowing over the lakes, High elevation of the region

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Prevailing winds blowing over the lakes

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Which of the following statements about the climate of Alaska is true? It has a predominantly arctic climate, It has a tropical climate due to its proximity to the equator, It has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, It has a desert climate with very little rainfall

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It has a predominantly arctic climate

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Which of the following factors contributes to the formation of tornadoes in the central United States? Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico colliding with cold, dry air from Canada, Prevailing winds from the Pacific Ocean, Ocean currents from the Pacific Ocean, High elevation of the region

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Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico colliding with cold, dry air from Canada

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Which region in the United States is known for its mild, Mediterranean climate with dry summers and wet winters? Options: Pacific Northwest, Great Plains, Southeast, West Coast

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West Coast

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Which of the following factors contributes to the formation of hurricanes in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean? Warm ocean waters, Prevailing winds blowing over the Appalachian Mountains, Cold air masses from the Arctic, High elevation of the region

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Warm ocean waters