climate factors

The average conditions of a region over a long period of time is referred to as

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In the northwest, a dryer climate is experienced by communities on which side of the Cascade Mountain Range?

• windward

• north

• leeward

• south

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draw an arrow to show which side of the mountain you would expect the most precipitation.

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a visual showing data about latitude, elevation, and precipitation of a specific location is known as a

What is the name of the ocean that is nearest to Battle Ground?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Air temperature decreases with ____________

The United States experiences ____________________ winds.

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Which type of global wind affects the climate at the equator?

• horse latitudes

• trade winds

• polar easterlies

• prevailing westerlies

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choose all the factors that influence regional climates

• bodies of water

• altitude

• mountains

• global wind patterns

• elevation

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trace over the lines of latitude on the map