WK 05 Flashcard: Climate and ENSO

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What is climate?

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weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

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Factors affecting climate:

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latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water

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

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0°

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

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66.5°N

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Which climate zone has high temperatures and low precipitation?

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Dry

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Why are polar climates so much colder than tropical climates?

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Sunlight is very indirect at the poles

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

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Equator

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The map shows the lines of latitude.

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What are the three main climate zones?

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tropical, temperate, polar

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What climate zone is the green area in the picture?

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Tropical zone