#10 Climate Factors

Front

A city near a warm ocean current will have a __________ climate.

Back

warmer

Front

Water heats up and cools down _________ slowly than land.

Back

more

Front

Regions closest to ________________ tend to have warmer year-round climates.

Back

the Equator

Front

What does 'latitude' refer to?

Back

the distance away from the Equator

Front

Weather is __________.

Back

short term

Front

What is climate?

Back

The average weather conditions in a place over a long period.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

Front

What role do ocean currents play in climate?

Back

Ocean currents can warm or cool the air above them, affecting the climate of nearby land.

Front

What is the significance of the Equator in terms of climate?

Back

The Equator receives direct sunlight year-round, leading to warmer temperatures.

Front

How does altitude affect climate?

Back

Higher altitudes generally have cooler temperatures compared to lower altitudes.