WK 05 Flashcard: Climate and ENSO

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What is the warmest air temperature latitude?

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0° (Equator)

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

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Equator

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What does a climograph represent?

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A climograph visually represents the climate of a region, showing temperature and precipitation over time.

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What factors affect climate?

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Latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

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What climate region is found between the tropics and the poles?

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Temperate.

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What is the significance of the Equator?

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The Equator is the line at 0° latitude, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is a climograph's color representation for precipitation?

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Green represents precipitation.

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What is a climograph's color representation for temperature?

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Red represents temperature.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations generally lead to cooler temperatures and different precipitation patterns.

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What is the impact of proximity to bodies of water on climate?

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Areas near bodies of water tend to have milder climates with less temperature variation.