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WorksheetsFactors Influencing Climate
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Latitudes closer to the equator are _________
Cooler
Warmer
Dryer
It gets ______ the further you move from the equator.
warmer
colder
wetter
dryer
What type of air mass do we have at the equator?
Cold descending air
Warm rising air
What is the height of an area above sea level?
altitude
topography
latitude
longitude
Most of the worlds deserts are found at what latitudes?
60° North and South
90° North and South
30° North and South
The _______ of a mountain range is the side that receives a lot of precipitation.
windward side
leeward side
Because of its high _______________, Mount Everest has a cool climate all year.
Altitude
Latitude
Water level
level of snow
Which ocean current flows past the west coast of South Africa?
Warm Agulhas
Cold Benguela
Which ocean current flows past Durban?
Warm Agulhas
Cold Benguela
Which city receives the most rainfall, Port Nolloth or Durban?
Port Nolloth
Durban
Between Port Nolloth and Upington, which city will have the smaller temperature range?
Upington
Port Nolloth
Which two factors cause Oudtshoorn to receive less rain than George.
Relief and latitude
Latitude and ocean currents
Relief and distance from the sea.
Height above sea level and ocean currents
On which side of the mountain range is George located?
Windward side
Leeward side
