CLIMATE FACTORS - Rozell

It is the the long-term weather patterns in an area

• Weather

• Temperature

• Climate

• Topography

It refers to the condition of the atmosphere in a short period of time which can be changed in minutes or hours.

• Climate

• Weather

• Precipitation

• Latitude

Which of the following activities has greatly affected the Earth’s atmosphere that accumulate greenhouse gases that eventually changes climate patterns?

• Water pollution

• Burning fossil fuels

• Dredging of soil in the river

• Using renewable resources

As the altitude increases, the temperature __________

Southern California has mountainous areas and located near the ocean. What are the main factors that affect the amount of rainfall or precipitation on this state?

• prevailing winds, mountains, seasonal winds

• evaporation, latitude, distance from the ocean

• latitude, ocean currents, condensation

• altitude, ocean currents, temperature

Nebraska is located inland of US and far from the ocean while South Carolina is just nearby the ocean. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• South Carolina has mild climate

• Nebraska is warmer during summer

• South Carolina is cooler during winter

• Nebraska is cooler during winter

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?

• Polar

• Temperate marine

• Highlands

• Dry

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

• warm air

• cold air

• no effect

• fair weather

The leeward side of the mountain is _____

• dry

• rainy

• wet

• cold

The farther away from the equator, the ______ the climate becomes.