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Ch. 18.1 - What Causes Climate?

Ch. 18.1 - What Causes Climate?

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9th Grade

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MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS1-1

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Jeremy Bosquez

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Ch. 18.1

What Causes Climate?

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Multiple Select

Select each factor that influences temperature.

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Latitude

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Wind

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Ocean Currents

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Altitude

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Distance from Water

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Open Ended

How does temperature vary in Earth's temperature zones?

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Open Ended

Two locations are at the same latitude in the temperate zone. One is in the middle of a continent. The other is on a coast affected by a warm ocean current. How will their climates differ?

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Multiple Select

Select each choice that affects precipitation.

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Prevailing Winds

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Presence of Mountains

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What City You Are In

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What Season It Is

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Seasonal Winds

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Open Ended

How do prevailing winds affect the amount of precipitation an area receives?

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Multiple Choice

What causes Earth's seasons?

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The distance Earth is away from the Sun

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The tilt of the Earth

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The speed at which the Earth rotates

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The shape of Earth's orbit

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Open Ended

How might Earth's climates be different if Earth were not filed on its axis?

Ch. 18.1

What Causes Climate?

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