What is latitude?
Latitude, Ocean Currents and Climate Flashcard 2025

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9th - 12th Grade
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Charles Galbreath
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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the distance of a location from the equator
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is it hot near the equator?
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The area near the equator gets lots of direct sunlight.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are the locations in high latitudes so much colder than the locations in low latitudes?
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They receive less direct sunlight.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does climate change as you move north of the Equator towards the North Pole?
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climate gets colder
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The usual predictable patterns of weather in an area over many years.
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Climate
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The changes in temperature, wind direction and speed, and air moisture that take place over a short period of time.
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Weather
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
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tropical, temperate, polar
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