Climate and Weather Concepts

Which of the following are the 2 main factors that determine climate?

• Preciptiation and humidity

• Temperature and Air Pressure

• Wind conditions and Humidity

• Temperature and Precipitation

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Why do latitudes closer to the equator have warmer climates?

• Closer to the equator is lower in elevations.

• Closer to the equator receive more solar energy.

• Closer to the equator are nearer to ocean currents

• Closer to the equator get more wind.

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Why does Daytona, Florida have high humidity?

• Daytona is close to a warm ocean

• Daytona is at a high elevation

• Daytona is near alot of mountains

• Daytona is south of the equator

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Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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The sun’s rays are least direct __________.

• near the poles.      
• in July.
• near the equator.
• far from the ocean.

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On which side of the mountian would you most likely find dry, desert conditions?

• A

• B

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On which side of the mountian would you most likely find humid air and green plants?

• A

• B

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Uneven heating of the Earth creates _______ in the atmosphere and in the ocean.

• fronts
• waves
• clouds
• convection

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Elevation above sea level.

• latitude

• altitude

• ocean currents

• evaluate