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WorksheetsClimate Factors: Latitude & Elevation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following data would be most useful for describing the climate of a specific area?
average weekly wind speeds for 1 month
daily relative humidity levels for 18 months
total annual precipitation amounts for 2 years
average high and low monthly temperatures for 20 years
Which single factor generally has the greatest effect on the climate of an area on the Earth's surface?
the distance from the Equator
the extent of vegetative cover
the degrees of longitude
the month of the year
What is the best explanation for these two statements?
• Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks.
• Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.
Mountain and polar regions receive more energy from the Sun than other regions do.
High elevation and high latitude have a similar effect on climate.
Both mountain and polar regions have arid climates.
An increase in snowfall and an increase in temperature have a similar effect on climate.
Which of the following statements describes the term elevation?
the distance of a location north or south of the equator
the distance of a location above sea level
the distance of a location from a large body of water
Which climate condition generally results from both an increase in distance from the equator and an increase in elevation above sea level?
increased air pressure
increased precipitation
cooler temperatures
warmer prevailing winds
Which combination of climate factors generally results in the coldest temperatures?
low elevation and low latitude
low elevation and high latitude
high elevation and low latitude
high elevation and high latitude
What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?
weather
temperature
climate
elevation
Mt. Marcy often has the coldest nighttime temperatures in New York State because of its
latitude and elevation
latitude and planetary winds
longitude and planetary winds
longitude and elevation
EI Cuy is a South American city located at 40° south latitude. The first day of winter at this location occurs on June 21. During which month would the coldest day of the year most likely occur at this location?
May
July
November
January
Which area of New York State would probably have the lowest annual temperature?
Long Island
The Catskills
The Adirondack peaks
The Mohawk Valley
