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

As these numbers increase, _____

• temperatures increase
• temperatures decrease

 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 an influence on long term climate cycles?

• ocean currents
• trade winds
• shape of Earth's orbit
• shape of winter jet stream

Which is a period of dryer weather than normal?

• drought
• equinox
• monsoon
• upswelling

When do equinoxes occur?

• mid summer and winter
• mid spring and fall
• the beginning of summer and winter
• the beginning of spring and fall

How does Earth's past climates compare to today's?

• the same
• the past has been warmer
• the past has been colder
• climates have been warmer at some times and colder at other times