MELCOW Lesson 1.8

What is the equation you need to remember when describing CLIMATE?

• Temperature + Precipitation

• Latitude + Longitude

• Altitude + Humidity

• Wind Speed + Air Pressure

What determines what type of biomes can exist?

• Soil Type

• Climate

• Animal Species

• Human Population

What acronym is used to remember the factors that naturally affect Earth's climate?

• MELCOW

• COWMEL

• MELCOWS

• COWMELS

Which of the following is NOT a factor that naturally affects Earth's climate?

• MELCOW

• Human activities

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean currents

What does the "M" in the acronym "MELCOW" stand for?

• Mountain Barriers

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Continental Location

What does the "E" in the acronym "MELCOW" stand for?

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Ocean Currents

• Wind Patterns

What does the "L" in the acronym "MELCOW" stand for?

• Latitude

• Elevation

• Wind Patterns

• Mountain Barriers

What does the "C" in the acronym "MELCOW" stand for?

• Continental Location

• Ocean Currents

• Wind Patterns

• Mountain Barriers

What does the "O" in the acronym "MELCOW" stand for?

• Ocean Currents

• Wind Patterns

• Elevation

• Latitude

What does the "W" in the acronym "MELCOW" stand for?

• Wind Patterns

• Mountain Barriers

• Latitude

• Continental Location