Climate Review

_______ affects weather because the further north or south you go from the Equator, the less solar energy (heat).

• altitude
• latitude
• sunlight
• atmosphere

Large body of air with the same temperature, pressure, and moisture characteristics is called?

• warm front
• cold front
• air mass
• jet stream

______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

• climate
• weather
• forecast
• sunlight

Earth is unevenly heated due to its?

• oceans and moon
• tilt and shape
• gravity and clouds
• climate and weather

What is the difference between climate and weather?

• climate happens in that moment, weather happens over time

• weather happens in that moment, climate happens over time

• No difference, they mean the same thing.

Because water ___________, ocean currents have a great effect on climate.

• cannot hold heat

• hold large amounts of heat

• moves more slowly than air

• stays colder than air

How does the average annual surface temperature compare from latitude to latitude?

• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature decreases.
• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature increases.
• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature remains the same. 
• Well, it's not this one. 

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. 

Why are temperature variations usually not as great on Long Island as they are in central New York State?

• Central New York State has a higher elevation.
• Central New York State is more heavily wooded.
• Long Island has a more southerly latitude.
• Long Island is surrounded by a large body of water. 

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.