Factors Affecting Climate

1. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?

• remains the same

• increases

• decreases

• varies

Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles?

• great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

• great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas

• less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas

• less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

City A is surrounded by bodies of water and has a moderate climate. It is located near the equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the city?

• latitude

• altitude

• topography

• all of these

Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?

• The temperature increases as the altitude increases.

• The temperature decreases as the altitude increases.

• The altitude increases as the temperature increases.

• The altitude decreases as the temperature increases.

During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?

• The latitude

• The topography

• The altitude

• The distance from the ocean

Why do places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climate?

• Amount of heat received varies.

• Amount of precipitation differs.

• Higher altitudes have lower temperature.

• Higher altitudes have higher temperature.