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Climate.
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What are the two main factors that determine climate?
a) wind and precipitation
b) temperature and wind
c) temperature and precipitation
d) air pressure and humidity
Why do coastal areas have cooler summers than inland areas at the same latitude?
a) because bodies of water heat up and cool off more slowly than land
b) because bodies of water heat up more slowly than land, but cool off more rapidly than land
c) because bodies of water heat up and cool off more rapidly than land
d) because bodies of water heat up more rapidly than land, but cool off more slowly than land
Climates in higher latitudes are generally colder than climates in lower latitudes. What causes some areas of Earth to receive less intense solar energy than others?
a) the mass of Earth
b) the density of Earth
c) the curve of Earth
d) the elevation of Earth
Many factors are used to determine the climate of an area. Which of the following are the two main factors that determine climate?
a) wind conditions and humidity
b) precipitation and humidity
c) temperature and air pressure
d) temperature and precipitation
The latitude of a place affects its climate, in particular its temperature. Which sentence best describes how latitude and air temperature are related?
a) The higher the latitude, the colder the air temperature.
b) The higher the latitude, the warmer the air temperature.
c) The lower the latitude, the colder the air temperature.
d) The lower the latitude, the lower the air temperature.
Aurora records the following observations: It rained on Monday. It was sunny on Tuesday. It rained again on Wednesday. What is Aurora recording?
a) observations of neither weather or climate
b) observations of both weather and climate
c) observations of the weather
d) observations of the climate
What causes wind?
a) differences in elevation
b) ocean currents
c) the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
d) condensation in the atmosphere
Surface currents can affect climate and weather. What are surface currents?
a) daily changes in the level of ocean water
b) slow mixing of warm and cold water near the surface of the ocean
c) stream-like movements of water that happen near the surface of the ocean
d) water that empties from rivers into the ocean
The sun’s energy influences climate in different ways. How does the sun’s energy most directly influence precipitation in an area?
a) The sun’s energy creates surface currents in oceans that bring precipitation to different areas.
b) The sun’s energy powers the water cycle by causing runoff, which leads to precipitation.
c) The sun’s energy controls the amount of condensation and therefore precipitation.
d) The sun’s energy drives the water cycle, which determines precipitation.
Elevation is the measure of how high something is above a reference point. What is the most common reference point used to refer to the elevation of natural landforms?
a) sea level
b) river level
c) land level
d) lake level
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