Altitude & Climate

Altitude refers to..

• distance from the ocean

• distance from the equator

• height from sea level

• dry side of a mountain

What were the random cold spots on the map representing?

• mountain ranges

• volcanoes

• icebergs

• deserts

What is the order that the sun transfers energy to earth?

• surface - sun - air

• sun - air - surface

• sun - surface - air

• surface - air - sun

What can you think of as being "like a heater?"

• mountain ranges

• the air

• the surface

Which is the correct relationship between sun, surface, and air?

• Energy is transferred from sun directly to air.

• Energy is transferred from sun to Earth's surface.

• Energy is transferred from sun to air, then to Earth's surface.

• Energy is transferred from Earth's sun to surface, then to air.

Which would have the warmest climate?

• Tundra Caves

• Fareview Curve

• Deer Ridge Junction

• Fall River

Which explains the presence of snow on Mt. Kilimanjaro's peak?

• Latitude

• Prevailing Winds

• Altitude

• Ocean Currents