17.1-Climate and Atmospheric Circulation

What is the primary factor influencing the climate of a region?

• Altitude
• Latitude
• Proximity to water
• Vegetation

What is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

• A high-pressure area near the poles
• A low-pressure area near the equator
• A region of constant winds
• A cold air mass

How does altitude affect temperature?

• Higher altitude leads to higher temperatures
• Higher altitude leads to lower temperatures
• Altitude has no effect on temperature
• Temperature is constant at all altitudes

What is a maritime climate characterized by?

• Extreme temperature variations
• Moderate temperatures with small seasonal changes
• High humidity and low precipitation
• Cold winters and hot summers

What effect do prevailing winds have on climate?

• They have no effect
• They bring weather from their source regions
• They only affect temperature
• They create high-pressure systems

What happens at the polar front?

• Warm air rises
• Cold air meets warm air
• Air is stagnant
• High pressure dominates

How does proximity to large bodies of water typically affect climate?

• It creates extreme temperature variations
• It moderates temperatures
• It has no effect
• It increases precipitation only

What is the climate like in regions located at 30°N latitude?

• Cold and wet
• Warm and dry
• Cool and humid
• Mild and rainy

What is the main characteristic of a continental climate?

• Mild temperatures year-round
• Extreme temperature differences between seasons
• High humidity
• Consistent precipitation

What is the primary factor influencing a region's climate?

• Ocean currents
• Altitude
• Latitude
• Prevailing winds