Climate Factors

Front

How does the average annual surface temperature compare from latitude to latitude?

Back

As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature decreases.

Front

What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?

Back

The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters.

Front

A city located near the center of a large continent has colder winters and warmer summers than a city at the same elevation and latitude located on the continent's coast. Which statement best explains the difference between the cities climates?

Back

Land has a lower specific heat than water.

Front

At which latitudes do currents of dry, sinking air cause the dry conditions of Earth's major deserts? Options: 0° and 30°N, 60°N and 60°S, 30°N and 30°S, 60°S and 90°S

Back

30°N and 30°S

Front

Which statement best explains why a desert often forms on the leeward side of a mountain? Sinking air compresses and warms., Sinking air expands and warms., Rising air compresses and warms., Rising air expands and warms.

Back

Sinking air compresses and warms.

Front

The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of 

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

A storm system centered over Elmira, New York, will most often track toward

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Albany

Front

Which statement best explains why location B and location E receive low average yearly precipitation? Options: These locations are on the leeward side of mountain ranges., These locations are on the windward side of mountain ranges., These locations receive more insolation than the other locations., These locations receive less insolation than the other locations.

Back

These locations are on the leeward side of mountain ranges.

Front

Which city has the greatest temperature range?

Back

D

Front

Which city is located closest to the Equator?

Back

A