Factors that affect temperature

‘The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.’ True or false?

• True

• False

‘Latitude is the most important factor affecting temperature’. True or false?

• True

• False

‘Temperature increases with altitude’. True or false?

• True

• False

Why does temperature increase with altitude?

• Because the higher up the atmosphere you go, the further you are from the earth’s surface that radiates heat.

• Because the higher up the atmosphere you go, the closer you are to the sun.

‘The annual temperature range of coastal areas are smaller than those of places inland’. True or false?

• True

• False

The annual temperature range of coastal areas are smaller than those of places inland’. This is known as the continental effect.

• True

• False

Clouds at night prevent heat radiating from the earth’s surface from escaping. The earth’s surface is thus kept warm at night.

• True

• False

The diurnal temperature range refers to:

• The difference between the minimum and maximum temperatures of a year

• The difference between day and night temperatures

"Diurnal temperature range decreases with increasing cloud cover." True or False

• True

• False

Which is a factor that affects the temperature of a location?

• Rain Cover

• Latitude

• Attitude

• Distance From Mountain