climate

The weather of a region describes the region’s average temperature and precipitation over a long period of time.

• True

• False

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Which of these is NOT an influence on climate?

• large bodies of water

• Large cities

• ocean currents

• weather

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Look at the figure. Considering the information given regarding Leadville and Burlington, why is it colder in Leadville?

• Leadville is farther west.

• Burlington has a lower latitude.

• Leadville has a higher elevation.

• Burlington has a greater difference between its average high and low.

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Which of the following does NOT affect the climate of an area?

• latitude

• altitude

• longitude

• being in a city rather than in a rural area

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At the same latitude, the climate is ________ in the mountains than on flat land.

• warmer

• colder

• flatter

• grassier

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How are weather and climate related?

Answer explanation

Climate is the average of the weather over a long period of time.

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A climate classification system divides regions according to ____.

• temperature

• the amount of precipitation

• vegetation

• all of the above

 Which statement is supported by evidence from the map?

• The further north a city is, the milder its climate.

• The altitude of a city has an effect on its temperature.

• Larger cities have colder climates than smaller cities.

• Oceans have an effect on the climate in coastal cities.

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On the side of the mountain facing the wind, air rises,_________, and drops its moisture as precipitation.

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