16.1: Our Dynamic Climate

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What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

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temperature and precipitation

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Which BEST describes why latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?

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they receive more solar energy

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Which sentence best describes how latitude and temperature are related?

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HIGHER latitude = COLDER air temperature

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What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

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climate

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What causes some areas of Earth to receive less intense solar energy than others?

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the curve of earth

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What are dark areas on the surface of the sun that are cooler than the surrounding area?

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Sunspots

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Sunspots vary in a cycle that lasts about

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11 yrs

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What causes wind to blow?

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Differences in air temperature and pressure

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What is the major cause of surface currents? Options: dolphins, wind, hurricanes, tides

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wind

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Is the California current a warm or cold current?

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cold current