Climate Exam Review (2024)

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What combination of climate factors generally results in the coldest temperatures?

Back

High elevation and high latitude.

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Why do two coastal cities with the same latitude and elevation have different climates?

Back

They are near different ocean currents.

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At which Earth latitude is a high air-pressure, dry climate belt located?

Back

30°N.

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What indicates that large amounts of rainfall occur at Earth's Equator?

Back

Air is converging and rising.

Front

What is the name of the cool ocean current that flows along the west coast of South America?

Back

Peru current.

Front

Define 'climate'.

Back

Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.

Front

What role do ocean currents play in climate?

Back

Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, affecting regional climates.

Front

What is insolation?

Back

Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a given area.

Front

Explain the concept of 'latitude' in relation to climate.

Back

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