6.ESS2.3 Factors that affect climate

At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures?

• 23.5° S

• 0°

• 66.5°N

• 66.5°S

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Climate of each biomes is affected by many factors including (Choose 3):

• proximity to bodies of water

• tides and currents of water

• latitude

• elevation

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What is climate?

• the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

• cloud cover and temperature

• precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

• weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

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Global climate and weather patterns are driven by differences in the amount of heat energy in different areas of the Earth. Which statement best explains why different areas of Earth have different amounts of heat energy?

• The solar radiation from the sun is equally distributed across the Earth at all times.

• The gravitational energy from the sun varies greatly in different areas of Earth.

• The Earth spins at different rates so the rotational energy of the Earth varies.

• The Earth receives different amounts of solar energy in different regions.

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The lower atmosphere is mostly warmed by radiated heat from Earth's surface. However, water heats up and cools down more slowly than land. Knowing this, which of the following statements is most likely true?

• On a cloudy day, the air over a northern section of the ocean will be warmer than the air over a southern section of the ocean.

• On a cloudy day, the air over a southern section of the ocean will be warmer than the air over a northern section of the ocean.

• On a sunny day, the air over a piece of land will be cooler than the air over a bordering lake.

• On a sunny day, the air over a lake will be cooler than the air over the bordering land.

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The meteorologist is forecasting snow for this weekend is an example of ____________. In the northern hemisphere spring begins in March. The air temperatures rise, and each year we see an increase in precipitation during spring. This is an example of __________.

• weather, climate

• weather, weather

• climate, weather

• climate, climate

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As you go to the top of a mountain, what happens to temperature?

• Nothing
• It increases
• It decreases
• It goes up and down

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The diagram shows a weather process that occurs when a large body of water is located near a mountainous area.

This process causes the area on the side of the mountain opposite the body of water to have

• a wet climate.

• a cold climate.

• an icy climate.

• a dry climate.

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If an area has a very cold climate, it is most likely that the area

• is close to the equator.

• will support tropical plants.

• does not get much sunlight.

• is close to the ocean.

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Some coastal regions of the world have cooler summers and warmer winters than inland regions at the same latitude. What accounts for this difference in climates?

• Coastal areas receive more sunlight.

• Coastal areas are always flat.

• Prevailing winds moderate the weather.

• The ocean moderates air temperatures.

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