Factors Affecting Climate

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What is the effect of large bodies of water on climate?

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Water heats up and cools more slowly than land, moderating the climate of nearby areas.

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How does latitude affect sunlight received by different places?

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Places located at high latitude receive less sunlight than places at low latitude.

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Which of the following is not a factor influencing climate: Altitude, Latitude, Longitude, Ocean Current?

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Longitude is not a factor influencing climate.

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What is the best description of climate?

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The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area.

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What happens to the temperature of air as altitude increases?

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The temperature of air decreases as altitude increases.

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Define climate.

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Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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How do ocean currents influence climate?

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Ocean currents can transport warm or cold water, affecting the temperature and precipitation patterns of coastal regions.

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What role does altitude play in climate?

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Higher altitudes generally lead to cooler temperatures and can affect precipitation patterns.

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Explain how vegetation affects climate.

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Vegetation can influence local climate by affecting humidity, temperature, and precipitation through processes like transpiration.