Climate Factors

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What part of the climate does topography affect?

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Topography affects precipitation.

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Does latitude affect the climate of an area?

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True

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Do ocean currents affect the climate of an area?

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True

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

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Cities near the ocean have a smaller temperature range.

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How does latitude affect the climate of an area?

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The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.

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What is the definition of climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is the role of ocean currents in climate?

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Ocean currents help regulate temperatures and precipitation patterns.

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What is the impact of elevation on climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures and different precipitation patterns.

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How does urbanization affect local climate?

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Urbanization can create heat islands, leading to higher temperatures in cities.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.