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WorksheetsFactors that Influence Climate
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which is the catalyst (source) that creates the Equatorial Low Pressure zone between 0 degrees latitude and 30 degrees N/S near the equator?
precipitation
convection created by the sun's solar energy
prevailing Westerlies wind belt
tropical rain forests
Air always flows from _____ pressure to _____ pressure.
low to high
high to low
east to west
north to south
What is the name of the prevailing winds that are found between 60 degrees N/S latitude and 90 degrees N/S latitude?
south east trade winds
north east trade winds
westerlies
polar easterlies
What is the name of the prevailing winds found between 0 degrees N/S latititude and 30 degrees N latitude?
polar easterlies
westerlies
north east trade winds
south east trade winds
Name the prevailing winds that are found between 30 degrees N/S latitude and 60 degrees N/S latitude?
westerlies
south east trade winds
polar easterlies
north east trade winds
Which description best describes the Horse Latitudes?
location where horses originated from
location where the Kentucky Derby takes place
location where the Spanish explorers had to throw their horses overboard in order to preserve drinking water and to lighten the load on their ship
location where the French raise horses as a food source
Where are the Doldrums located?
near the equator
in the prevailing westerly wind belt
near the poles
between your ears
What type of pressure zone is located at the equator?
Low
High
Medium
none of your business
What type of pressure zone is located approximately at 30 degrees N/S latitude?
low
high
medium
large
Warm water flows away from the equator toward the poles, and cold water flows back toward the equator
true
false
(Choose two answers) Ocean currents affect (influence)
temperature by moderating the climate (land) near them
your mood (state of mind)
weather
precipitation amounts
the warm Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift help[ keep the climate (temperature) of Europe moderate (milder).
true
false
Warm ocean currents flowing along a coastal region cool the air and prevents warm air and moisture it holds from falling to earth.
true
false
Which ocean current affects (moderates) the land to aid in forming the cold water desert, The Atacama?
Gulf Stream
Peru Current
Benguela Current
Mozambique Current
Which ocean current influences (moderates) the land aiding in the formation of the cold water desert, The Namib Desert.
North Atlantic Drift
Peru current
Benguela Current
Gulf Stream
Which warm ocean current influences (moderates) Houston, TX?
California Current
North Atlantic Drift
South Equatorial Current
Gulf Stream
Concerning Zones of Latitude, what is the name of the latitudinal zone that is found between 30 degrees N/S latitude and 60 degrees N/S latitude?
temperate
tropical
polar
Tropic of Cancer
Concerning Zones of Latitude, what is the name of the latitudinal zone found between 0 degrees N/S latitude and 30 degrees N/S latitude?
tropical zone
temperate zone
polar zone
Tropic of Capricorn
Concerning Zones of Latitude, what is the name of the latitudinal zone found between 60 degrees N/S latitude and 90 degrees N/S latitude?
tropoical zone
temperate zone
polar zone
equator
Which Zone of Latitude can experience 4 true seasons?
tropical zone
subtropical zone
temperate zone
polar zone
If its 100 degrees F at the base of a mountain and you climb 13,000 ft to the summit, what would be the temperature when you reach the summit?
44.5 degrees F
35.5 degrees F
54.5 degrees
45.5 degrees F
Which moves from high pressure to low pressure? (may be more than one answer)
wind currents
ocean currents
zones of latitude
topography
Which side of a mountain receives the most precipitation in the Rain Shadow Effect?
top
windward
bottom
leeward
Which side of a mountain experiences rain shadow desert in the Rain Shadow Effect?
top
bottom
windward
leewared
Which of the 4 Influencing Factors on Climate does the Rain Shadow Effect fall under?
wind and ocean currents
latitude
elevation
topography
