Factors Influencing Climate Patterns Across the Globe

The video discusses five major factors affecting climate: altitude, latitude, topography, oceans, and winds. Altitude affects temperature, with higher altitudes being cooler. Latitude influences climate based on the angle of sunlight, affecting seasonal changes. Topography, such as mountain ranges, impacts precipitation levels. Oceans and large lakes moderate climate, reducing temperature extremes. Winds distribute air masses and moisture, influencing weather patterns globally.

How does altitude affect temperature as you climb a mountain?

• Temperature increases by 6.5°C for every 1,000 M

• Temperature decreases by 3.5°F for every 1,000 ft

• Temperature remains constant

• Temperature increases by 3.5°F for every 1,000 ft

Why are areas near the equator generally warmer?

• They receive less sunlight

• The sun's energy is more concentrated there

• They have more mountains

• They are closer to the poles

What causes the seasonal changes in the northern and southern hemispheres?

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Earth's distance from the sun

• The Earth's magnetic field

How do mountain ranges affect precipitation levels?

• They increase temperature

• They block sunlight

• They cause air to rise and cool, leading to precipitation

• They decrease humidity

What is a rain shadow?

• A shadow cast by clouds

• A type of cloud formation

• A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain

• A region with high rainfall

How do oceans moderate climate in coastal areas?

• By increasing humidity

• By providing a constant source of rain

• By acting as a giant air conditioning system

• By blocking sunlight

Why is San Francisco's climate less extreme than St. Louis's?

• It is located at a higher altitude

• It is influenced by moderating ocean winds

• It is closer to the equator

• It has more rainfall

What causes the mild climate of the British Isles?

• Their high altitude

• Their proximity to the equator

• The warm ocean waters flowing by them

• Their dense forests

What role do trade winds play in climate?

• They cool down the equator

• They increase humidity

• They cause air to rise and form rain clouds

• They block sunlight

What is the doldrums?

• A dry desert region

• A mountain range

• A type of wind belt

• A band of cloudy, rainy weather near the equator