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How does Latitude impact climate?
The higher the latitude, the colder the climate
The higher the latitude, the warmer the climate
Latitude does not impact climate, longitude does
The north latitudes are cold, the mid latitudes are warm, and the south latitudes are hot
What causes changes in Air Pressure
Equal heating of the Earth's surface
Unequal heating of the Earth's surface
Coriolis Effect
Ocean Currents
What 2 things account for Air Pressure decreasing at higher elevations?
Gravity
higher number of particles above you
lower number of particles above you
False, Air Pressure increase at higher elevations
Which side of a mountain is the lush, green, rainy side?
Windward
Leeward
East
West
Which side of a mountain is the arid, dry side?
Windward
Leeward
East
West
What is elevation?
A song by U2
the measurement for air pressure
unequal heating of Earth's surface
The distance above sea level
According to the Koppen Scale, what Climate Classification do we experience in South Dakota?
Tropical
Dry
Temperate
Continental
How do the ocean currents impact climate?
The water temperature affects continental climates
The air follows the water currents, so it can pull warm or cold air away from continents
Ocean currents have no effect on climate
Cool ocean currents create warm climates, while warm currents create cold climates
According to the Coriolis Effect, if purple was throwing a ball to yellow, who would catch the ball?
Yellow
Red
Blue
Purple
How does the Coriolis Effect impact climate?
it creates diagonal wind and ocean patterns
it causes the rotation of the Earth
It causes the revolution around the sun
It creates the seasons
Along with Air Pressure, the uneven heating of the Earth's surface causes:
Coriolis Effect
Global Warming
Prevailing Winds
Rain Shadow Effect
What is responsible for creating the different seasons in the midlatitudes?
The rotation of the Earth
The revolution of the Earth around the sun
The tilt of the Earth
The tilt of the Earth in relation to the Sun
In what months could you experience an Equinox. (2)
March
June
September
December
In what months could you experience a Solstice. (2)
March
June
September
December
During an Equinox...
Day and night are the same amount of time
The longest period of daylight is experienced
The shortest period of daylight is experienced
Either the longest or shortest amount of daylight are experiences
During a Solstice...
Day and night are the same amount of time
The longest period of daylight is experienced
The shortest period of daylight is experienced
Either the longest or shortest amount of daylight are experiences
What 3 things do you need to create a rain shadow effect?
Warm, moist air
Wind
Currents
Mountains
