Climate Factors

Why are temperature variations usually not as great on Ocean City as they are in western Maryland?

• western Maryland has a higher elevation.

• western Maryland is more heavily wooded.

• Ocean City has a more southerly latitude.

• Ocean City is surrounded by a large body of water.

What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?

• The water causes cooler summers and colder winters. 
• The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes warmer summers and colder winters. 

Which location probably has the greatest annual rainfall?

• A
• F
• C
• D

Which physical characteristics would cause location G to have a colder yearly climate than any other location?

• the nearness of location G to a large ocean
• the location of G with respect to the prevailing winds
• the elevation of location G above sea level
• the distance of location G to the equator

Which location probably has the greatest range in temperature during the year? 

• A
• B
• H
• D

How does the average annual surface temperature compare from latitude to latitude?

• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature decreases.
• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature increases.
• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature remains the same. 
• Well, it's not this one. 

What is the best explanation for these two statements?
1. Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks. 
2. Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.

• High elevation and high latitude have a similar effect on climate. 
• Both mountain and polar regions have arid climates.
• Mountain and polar regions receive more energy from the Sun than other regions.
• An increase in snowfall and an increase in temperature have a similar effect on climate. 

Climates are classified according to two major factors:

• elevation and precipitation
• latitude and temperature
• elevation and latitude
• precipitation and temperature

Because of its high _______________, Mount Everest has a cool climate all year.

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Water level

• level of snow

What 4 factors determine a regions temperature?

• Altitude, Latitude, Continentality, Ocean Currents

• Elevation, latitude, precipitation, Mountain ranges

• Latitude, Mountain ranges, wind, elevation