Climates of Earth

Which description identifies a tropical climate?

• much precipitation, warm all year long

• little precipitation, hot summers and cold winters

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Two cities are located at the same latitude. Which statement is true?

• The city closer to the ocean would be colder in winter.

• The city at the lower altitude would be warmer year-round.

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Which place is NOT a microclimate?

• a desert

• a large city

Which climate has warm summers, cold winters, and moderate rain and snow?

• a polar climate

• a continental climate

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Daily changes in atmospheric conditions

• rain shadow

• weather

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Elevation above sea level

• altitude

• climate

Dry area on the side of a mountain

• microclimate

• rain shadow

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Long-term, average weather of an area

• climate

• latitude

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Distance north or south of the equator

• latitude

• microclimate

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A localized climate

• microclimate

• rain shadow

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