Worksheets10/13 Fri Climate of the Contiguous US Video Check
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the two most important geographic aspects that affect the climate of the US?
Ocean currents and wind patterns
Mountain ranges and ocean temperatures
Latitude and longitude
Atmospheric pressure and humidity
Why are the ocean temperatures warmer along the East Coast and Gulf Coast compared to the West Coast?
The ocean currents bring warm water from the tropical areas
The West Coast is closer to Alaska, which has colder water
The East Coast receives more sunlight, warming the water
The Gulf Coast is influenced by warm air masses from the Caribbean
Why does the coastal areas of southern and central California have a moderate climate?
The ocean breeze keeps the land cool during the summer
The coastal areas receive more rainfall from the Pacific Ocean
The mountain ranges block extreme weather conditions
The warm air masses from the Gulf of Mexico moderate the temperatures
What causes the heavy rainfall on the windward side of the mountain ranges in California?
The collision of warm and cold air masses
The influence of ocean currents
The condensation of moisture as air rises and cools
The high humidity from the Gulf of Mexico
Which region in the US is known as Tornado Alley?
Great Plains
Northeast
West Coast
Southeast
What causes the formation of tornadoes in the US?
The collision of warm and cold air masses
The influence of ocean currents
The high humidity from the Gulf of Mexico
The rotation of the Earth
Why does the Northeast region of the US receive more snow compared to the Midwest?
The Northeast is closer to the polar areas
The Northeast has higher elevation
The Northeast is affected by lake effect snow
The Midwest has stronger winds
What is the main factor that determines the severity of storms in the Great Plains?
The difference in temperature between warm and cold air masses
The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico
The strength of ocean currents
The rotation of the Earth
Why does the Southeast region of the US have a higher hurricane risk?
The warm water from the Gulf of Mexico
The influence of ocean currents
The collision of warm and cold air masses
The high elevation of the region
What is the main reason for the high humidity in the Southeast region of the US?
The warm air masses from the Gulf of Mexico
The influence of ocean currents
The proximity to the equator
The high elevation of the region
