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WorksheetsFactors that affect temperature
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
‘The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.’ True or false?
True
False
‘Latitude is the most important factor affecting temperature’. True or false?
True
False
‘Temperature increases with altitude’. True or false?
True
False
Why does temperature increase with altitude?
Because the higher up the atmosphere you go, the further you are from the earth’s surface that radiates heat.
Because the higher up the atmosphere you go, the closer you are to the sun.
‘The annual temperature range of coastal areas are smaller than those of places inland’. True or false?
True
False
The annual temperature range of coastal areas are smaller than those of places inland’. This is known as the continental effect.
True
False
Clouds at night prevent heat radiating from the earth’s surface from escaping. The earth’s surface is thus kept warm at night.
True
False
The diurnal temperature range refers to:
The difference between the minimum and maximum temperatures of a year
The difference between day and night temperatures
"Diurnal temperature range decreases with increasing cloud cover." True or False
True
False
Which is a factor that affects the temperature of a location?
Rain Cover
Latitude
Attitude
Distance From Mountain
