Conditions in the city of Seattle, Washington, are influenced heavily by wind currents from the Puget Sound and the nearby Cascade Range, causing mild temperatures and consistent precipitation year-round with little seasonal variation. This is a description of Seattle’s ________.

• Weather

• Climate

• Altitude

• Latitude

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On December 31, 2020 the high temperature in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, was 107°F. This is a description of Phoenix's ________.

• Weather

• Climate

• Altitude

• Latitude

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Which of the following is an example of a microclimate?

• Coastal areas of GA having cooler climates compared to central GA

• New York City has a humidity level of 50% on March 1st, 2024

• Sydney Australia is known for having areas of dry conditions throughout the year

• There will be a 60% chance of rain in Kennesaw, GA next Tuesday

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What type of biome is being represented by the climograph?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

• Savanna

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In which of the following climate zones is this climograph most likely found?

• Tropical Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

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There a 3 climate zones with different degree measurements that dictate how cold or warm a location may be. What factor determines the zone for a climate?

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Wind Currents

• Topography

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Which climate zone is located at the equator?

• Tropical Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

• All of the above

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Which of the following is a difference between the temperate zone and the polar zone?

• The temperate zone is located at the Equator

• The polar zone experiences weather that is generally hot and wet

• The temperate zone includes most of the planet’s rainforests

• The polar zone experiences sunlight at a low angle, rather than more directly

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What is the definition of Climate?

• How far from the Equator a point is on Earth's surface

• Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment.

• Climate of a specific location within a larger area

• Average long-term weather pattern of a region

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New York City, New York, is located approximately 33 feet above sea level, while Denver, Colorado, is located approximately 6.235 feet above sea level. This difference describes the ________ of these cities.

• Latitude

• Climate Zone

• Topography

• Altitude