Weather and climate

Which is not a factor that affects climate?

• altitude
• latitude
• lakes and oceans
• living organisms

 The numbers in this image refer to_____.

• latitude
• longitude
• temperature
• angle of the Sun's rays hitting Earth

 The rain shadow is shown at ____

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which season is shown in the northern hemisphere?

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

Which season is shown in the southern hemisphere?

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

Which is a period of dryer weather than normal?

• drought
• equinox
• monsoon
• upswelling

Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?

• LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
• HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
• HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures

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 What is the reference point used to measure elevation?

• lake level
• sea level
• zero
• elevation

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate
• temperature
• elevation
• precipitation

What is the height of an area above sea level?

• elevation
• topography
• latitude
• longitude