Earth Science Regents Climate

Mt. Marcy often has the coldest nighttime temperatures in New York State because of its

• latitude and planetary winds

• latitude and elevation

• longitude and planetary winds

• longitude and elevation

Which graph best represents the average monthly temperatures for one year at a location in the Southern Hemisphere?

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London, England, is located at approximately 51° 30' north latitude and 0° longitude. Elmira, New York, is located at approximately 42° 10' north latitude and 76° 54' west longitude. What is one reason why London has a warmer average winter temperature than Elmira?

• London is located closer to the equator.

• London is located at a higher elevation.

• London’s climate is modified by the North Atlantic Ocean Current.

• London’s climate is modified by its longer duration of insolation.

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Which graph best shows the average annual amounts of precipitation received at different latitudes on Earth?

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It can be concluded that city C is located in the Southern Hemisphere because city C has

• small amounts of precipitation throughout the year

• large amounts of precipitation throughout the year

• its warmest temperatures in January and February

• its warmest temperatures in July and August

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Compared to land surface temperature changes, water surface temperature changes occur

• more slowly because water has a lower specific heat

• more slowly because water has a higher specific heat

• faster because water has a lower specific heat

• faster because water has a higher specific heat

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Why are temperature variations usually not as great on Long Island as they are in central New York State?

• Central New York State has a higher elevation.

• Central New York State is more heavily wooded.

• Long Island has a more southerly latitude.

• Long Island is surrounded by a large body of water. 

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Which location probably has the greatest annual rainfall?

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• C

• D

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Which location probably has the greatest range in temperature during the year? 

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• B

• H

• D

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Which factor is most responsible for the seasonal changes in climate experienced in New York State?

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The distance from the Sun

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The rotation of Earth

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