Climates of Earth

The weather of a region describes the region’s average temperature and precipitation over a long period of time.

• True

• False

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Which of these is NOT an influence on climate?

• large bodies of water

• large cities

• ocean currents

• weather

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Look at the figure. Considering the information given regarding Leadville and Burlington, why is it colder in Leadville?

• A) Leadville is farther west.

• B) Burlington has a lower latitude.

• C) Leadville has a higher elevation.

• D) Burlington has a greater difference between its average high and low.

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Which of the following does NOT affect the climate of an area?

• latitude

• altitude

• longitude

• being in a city rather than in a rural area

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At the same latitude, the climate is _______________ in the mountains than on flat land.

• colder

• warmer

• drier

• more humid

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Weather and climate are related because

• they both refer to atmospheric conditions but over different time scales.

• they are completely unrelated phenomena.

• weather is a long-term pattern while climate is short-term.

• they both occur only in tropical regions.

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A climate classification system divides regions according to _____.

• A) temperature

• B) the amount of precipitation

• C) vegetation

• D) all of the above

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Which statement is supported by evidence from the map?

• The further north a city is, the milder its climate.

• The altitude of a city has an effect on its temperature.

• Larger cities have colder climates than smaller cities.

• Oceans have an effect on the climate in coastal cities.

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Use the diagram below to answer the following questions. On the side of the mountain facing the wind, air rises, ________________, and drops its moisture as precipitation.

• cools

• warms

• stays the same

• accelerates

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The diagram shows part of the Gulf Stream, a warm water current that flows northward along the eastern coast of North America. How can the picture be changed to show how the Gulf Stream forms due to the uneven heating of Earth, including the Sun’s role in this process?

• Add arrows to indicate the direction of the current flow.

• Include the Sun to show its role in heating the water.

• Show temperature variations in the water.

• Illustrate the Earth's rotation affecting the current.

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