CLIMATE FACTORS - Rozell

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Condition of the atmosphere in a short period of time which can change in minutes or hours.

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Weather

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It is the long-term weather patterns in an area

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Climate

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What are the main factors that affect the amount of rainfall or precipitation in Southern California, which has mountainous areas and is located near the ocean?

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prevailing winds, mountains, seasonal winds

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What type of climate is characterized by rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the year, humid with mild winters, and influenced by water currents along the coast that are generally cold and moving toward the equator?

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Temperate marine

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Which factor affects the climate and weather according to a place’s location?

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Latitude

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Arizona experiences annual average rainfall of 40 inches with an average of 106 days of rain. Winter temperatures are in the mid-40s °F, and summer temperatures are in the 90s °F. What does this information describe?

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Climate

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Canada, Iceland, and Greenland are within the portions of the Arctic circle. In what climate zone do these countries have and what sort of features would they have?

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polar with ice caps

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What does the Gulf Stream bring on the eastern coast of United States?

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warm air

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Which activity has greatly affected the Earth’s atmosphere by accumulating greenhouse gases that change climate patterns?

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Burning fossil fuels

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What plays a part in determining a region’s climate?

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Distance from the ocean