climate factors

What is the best explanation for these two statements?
1. Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks. 
2. Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.

• High elevation and high latitude have a similar effect on climate. 
• Both mountain and polar regions have arid climates.
• Mountain and polar regions receive more energy from the Sun than other regions.
• An increase in snowfall and an increase in temperature have a similar effect on climate. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?

• The water causes cooler summers and colder winters. 
• The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes warmer summers and colder winters. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is weather over a long period of time?

• A tropical vacation
• Weather
• Climate
• Science

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The sun’s rays are least direct __________.

• near the poles.      
• in July.
• near the equator.
• far from the ocean.

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Two factors to determine climate are

• precipitation and temperature
• hurricanes and tornadoes
• humidity and pressure

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What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?

• polar, temperate, tropical
• tropical, temperate, polar
• temperate, polar, tropical
• temperate, tropical, polar

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are the surface features of an area called?

• latitude
• longitude
• topography
• elevation

What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?

• climate

• weather

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Describe the climate for the tropical zone.

• Very cold

• Very hot

• Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)

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What is the height of an area above sea level?

• elevation
• topography
• latitude
• longitude