Climate Review

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Distance north and south of the equator is known as...

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Latitude

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Which climate would MOST LIKELY be found in Western Europe, New Zealand and the state of Washington?

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Marine West Coast

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Besides along the Mediterranean Sea, where would a Mediterranean climate be found?

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Central/Southern California

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The climate condition known as 'rain shadow' usually results in ...

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Deserts

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Which side of a mountain faces a large body of water?

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Windward

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What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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What type of climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Mediterranean Climate

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What is the primary factor that influences climate in a region?

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Latitude

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What is the term for the effect that occurs when moist air rises over a mountain range, cools, and loses moisture?

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Orographic Lift

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What climate zone is typically found near the equator, characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall?

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Tropical Climate