Factors Affecting Climate

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Identify the factor that influences the temperature of these two areas: Latitude, Altitude, Distance from Large Bodies of Water, Ocean Currents

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Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What factor is influencing the temperature of these two cities? Options: Latitude, Altitude, Distance from Large Body of Water, Ocean Currents.

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Altitude

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Why do latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?

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They receive more solar energy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the measure of distance in degrees north and south from the equator?

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latitude

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What is the height of an area above sea level?

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altitude

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How are latitude and temperature related?

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Higher latitude = Colder air temperature

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What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time? Options: climate, temperature, elevation, precipitation

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climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the climate of the top of a mountain like as compared to the bottom of the mountain? Options: warmer, cooler, drier, wetter

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cooler

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What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?

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weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Why does location C have a cooler climate than location D if they are on the same line of latitude?

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Location C is influenced by the high specific heat of ocean water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6