Influences on Weather & Climate Check 1

Which angle of sunlight produces the most heat?

• 90 degrees
• 60 degrees
• 30 degrees
• 0 degrees

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

What causes more heat,  indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?

• indirect
• direct

Do sea breezes typically happen during the day or night?

• Day
• Night

Do land breezes typically happen during the day or night?

• Day
• Night

During a land breeze which way does the wind blow?

• from the sea to the land
• from the land to the sea

During a sea breeze which way does the wind blow?

• from the land to the sea
• from the sea to the land

Is this a land or a sea breeze?

• land breeze
• sea breeze

How does the air move in a land breeze?

• From east to west
• From west to east
• From the land to the ocean
• From the ocean to the land

In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____.

• land
• ocean
• sky
• beach