Climate Factors

Near what latitude(s) is angle of sunlight highest?

• Equator

• The Poles

Near what latitude(s) is angle of sunlight lowest?

• The Equator

• The Poles

Near what latitude(s) is intensity of sunlight greatest?

• The Equator

• The Poles

Near what latitude(s) is intensity of sunlight least?

• The Equator

• The Poles

Climates are warmer near the _____________ and colder near the _____________.

• Equator, The Poles

• The Poles, Equator

The height above or below sea level is called

• Latitude

• Elevation

• The Climate

Complete this statement: As elevation increases, temperature_______________

• Increases

• Remains the Same

• Decreases

Which heats up faster?

• Land

• Water

Choose TWO options: Warm air is _______ and ________

• Light

• Heavy

• Sinks

• Rises

True or False? Irondequoit is cooler in the summer compared to towns not located on the lake

• True

• False