Influences of Weather and Climate Quiz Review

The day-to-day state of the atmosphere

The prevailing weather patterns of a region

The distance from sea level

The movement of air by which thermal energy is distributed on Earth's surface

The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth

Differences in air temperature cause movement in the air, which creates __________.

The radiant energy from the Sun is transferred to the atmosphere, causing air movement. The air becomes less __________, so it rises.

As the air __________, it becomes more dense and falls to Earth's surface.

The higher the latitude, the colder the climate; the lower the latitude, the __________ the climate.

How do oceans influence weather and climate?