Physical Geography Review

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Climate is the

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condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time

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Which of the following is NOT an element that causes regional climate patterns? ocean currents, vegetation, latitude, elevation

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vegetation

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Most places near the ___ have warm climates.

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equator

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Which of the following is correctly paired?
high latitudes - warm climates
low latitudes - cold climates
middle latitudes - warm climates
low latitudes - warm climates

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low latitudes - warm climates

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Areas with higher elevation in a region are usually

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cooler

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A ___ is a twisting, funnel shaped cloud that forms over land

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tornado

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In which climate zone is the equator located?

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tropical

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The United States is located in which climate zone? Options: tropical, temperate, polar

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temperate

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What is another name for the polar climate zones on this map?

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high latitudes

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In which climate zone would the monsoon climate region be found? Options: tropical zone (low latitudes), temperate zone (middle latitudes), polar zone (high latitudes)

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tropical zone (low latitudes)