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Worksheets6.ESS2.3 Factors that affect climate
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 17mins
At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures?
23.5° S
0°
66.5°N
66.5°S
Climate of each biomes is affected by many factors including (Choose 3):
proximity to bodies of water
tides and currents of water
latitude
elevation
What is climate?
the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place
cloud cover and temperature
precipitation and humidity at a given time and place
weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Global climate and weather patterns are driven by differences in the amount of heat energy in different areas of the Earth. Which statement best explains why different areas of Earth have different amounts of heat energy?
The solar radiation from the sun is equally distributed across the Earth at all times.
The gravitational energy from the sun varies greatly in different areas of Earth.
The Earth spins at different rates so the rotational energy of the Earth varies.
The Earth receives different amounts of solar energy in different regions.
The lower atmosphere is mostly warmed by radiated heat from Earth's surface. However, water heats up and cools down more slowly than land. Knowing this, which of the following statements is most likely true?
On a cloudy day, the air over a northern section of the ocean will be warmer than the air over a southern section of the ocean.
On a cloudy day, the air over a southern section of the ocean will be warmer than the air over a northern section of the ocean.
On a sunny day, the air over a piece of land will be cooler than the air over a bordering lake.
On a sunny day, the air over a lake will be cooler than the air over the bordering land.
The meteorologist is forecasting snow for this weekend is an example of ____________. In the northern hemisphere spring begins in March. The air temperatures rise, and each year we see an increase in precipitation during spring. This is an example of __________.
weather, climate
weather, weather
climate, weather
climate, climate
The diagram shows a weather process that occurs when a large body of water is located near a mountainous area.
This process causes the area on the side of the mountain opposite the body of water to have
a wet climate.
a cold climate.
an icy climate.
a dry climate.
If an area has a very cold climate, it is most likely that the area
is close to the equator.
will support tropical plants.
does not get much sunlight.
is close to the ocean.
Some coastal regions of the world have cooler summers and warmer winters than inland regions at the same latitude. What accounts for this difference in climates?
Coastal areas receive more sunlight.
Coastal areas are always flat.
Prevailing winds moderate the weather.
The ocean moderates air temperatures.
A city along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean experiences a seasonal high of 76°F in the summer. The city experiences a seasonal low of 23°F in the winter.
Another city is 60 miles inland and at the same latitude and elevation. This city will probably experience _______ summer highs and _______ winter lows.
cooler; warmer
warmer; cooler
warmer; warmer
cooler; cooler
The fact that water heats and cools more slowly than land causes many different types of weather.
What is the primary source of heat for land and water?
energy from the Sun
energy from electricity
heat from friction in the air
heat from inside the Earth
The equator tends to contain regions with hot climates. However, the Rwenzori Mountains, which are located close to the equator, are covered in ice caps.
Why is the climate of the Rwenzori Mountains not hot?
Regions away from the ocean are cooler.
Clouds form a cold blanket over the mountains.
The mountains block radiation from the Sun.
Temperatures decrease with elevation.
Brandy has built a computer model of a weather system. She has included information about bodies of water, the Sun, and the atmosphere. Brandy records the average daily temperature of a continental city that is at sea level (City A). She then records the noontime temperature of a continental city at the same latitude but at a greater elevation (City B).
If all other factors in her model are the same for both cities,
It will always rain in City B but never in City A.
City A will have a higher temperature overall than City B.
City B will have a higher temperature overall than City A.
It will always rain in City A but never in City B.
Which of the following best explains why the latitude of a region influences its climate?
The latitude of a region determines its proximity to the ocean.
The latitude of a region determines the land forms present in the area.
The latitude of a region determines how much sunlight the area receives.
The latitude of a region determines its elevation above sea level.
The following is a diagram of what phenomenon?
Lake Effect
Land Breeze
Sea Breeze
Rain Shadow Effect
San Diego, CA and Phoenix, AZ are located at similar lines of latitudes. Looking at the data, explain why San Diego, CA experiences different average temperatures than Phoenix, AZ.
San Diego, CA is near a warm water current, making it warmer.
Phoenix, AZ receives more precipitation than San Diego, CA causing it to have higher temperatures
San Diego, CA is near a cold water current, making it cooler.
Winds form high in the California mountains, making San Diego, CA cooler.
