Climate flashcard

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Is it weather or climate?

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Weather

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Which zone has the the coldest place on earth? Options: Tropical, Temperate, Polar

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Polar

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The climate is...

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The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

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What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

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Equator

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Climate is affected by many factors including: latitude, elevation, and closeness to bodies of water, tides and currents, wind, snow and sleet

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latitude, elevation, and closeness to bodies of water

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At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures? 23.5° S, 0°, 66.5°N, 66.5°S

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0°

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What is elevation?

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the height above sea level

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Temperatures in the TEMPERATE ZONES are...

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warm in summer and cold in winter

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Which type of climate is hot and arid?

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desert

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Which type of climate is hot and humid?

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tropical