Climate Factors

Climates are warmer near the _____________ and colder near the _____________.

• Equator, The Poles

• The Poles, Equator

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The height above or below sea level is called

• Latitude

• Elevation

• The Climate

Complete this statement: As elevation increases, temperature_______________

• Increases

• Remains the Same

• Decreases

True or False? Irondequoit is cooler in the summer compared to towns not located on the lake

• True

• False

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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At which latitudes do currents of dry, sinking air cause the dry conditions of Earth's major deserts?

• 0° and 30°N
• 60°N and 60°S
• 30°N and 30°S
• 60°S and 90°S

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How does distance from a large body of water affect the climate?

• Cities near the ocean have less precipitation.

• Cities near the ocean have more precipitation.

• Cities near the ocean have a smaller temperature range.

• Cities near the ocean have a large temperature range.

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What is the "back side" of a mountain called?

• The weeward side

• The windward side

• The jeeward side

• The leeward side

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What is the average weather of an area over a long period of time?

• climate

• weather

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What are four factors that affect climate?

• latitude

• proximity (closeness) to large body of water

• earthquakes

• ocean currents

• elevation

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