Climate Factors

Climate Factors

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Other Sciences

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature decreases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

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Back

Sinking air compresses and warms.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of 

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Back

Earth's rotation on its axis

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Albany

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