Climate

Which is not a factor that affects climate?

• altitude
• latitude
• lakes and oceans
• living organisms

 The numbers in this image refer to_____.

• latitude
• longitude
• temperature
• angle of the Sun's rays hitting Earth

 The numbers in this image refer to_____.

• latitude
• longitude
• temperature
• angle of the Sun's rays hitting Earth

As these numbers increase, _____

• temperatures increase
• temperatures decrease

As these numbers increase, _____

• temperatures increase
• temperatures decrease

 The rain shadow is shown at ____

• A
• B
• C
• D

A continental climate is ____.

• warm summers, cold winters, moderate precipitation
• hot summers, mild winters, heavy precipitation
• hot summers, mild winters, very little precipitation
• cool summers, cold winters, moderate precipitation

Which season is shown in the northern hemisphere?

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

Which season is shown in the southern hemisphere?

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

Which is an influence on long term climate cycles?

• ocean currents
• trade winds
• shape of Earth's orbit
• shape of winter jet stream