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The Earth's planetary winds are deflected as a result of the Earth's

a) revolution around the Sun

b) seasonal changes

c) rotation on its axis

d) tilted axis

Which combination of climate factors generally results in the coldest temperatures?

a) low elevation and low latitude

b) low elevation and high latitude

c) high elevation and low latitude

d) high elevation and high latitude

What is one reason why London has a warmer average winter temperature than Elmira?

a) London is located closer to the equator.

b) London is located at a higher elevation.

c) London’s climate is modified by the North Atlantic Ocean Current.

d) London’s climate is modified by its longer duration of insolation.

The California Ocean Current, which flows along the west coast of North America, is a

a) cool current, flowing north

b) cool current, flowing south

c) warm current, flowing north

d) warm current, flowing south

Most of Earth's weather events take place in the

a) thermosphere

b) mesosphere

c) stratosphere

d) troposphere

Which statement best explains this observation?

a) Wind direction is modified by the Earth's rotation.

b) Wind direction is modified by land forms.

c) Wind direction is modified by water areas.

d) Wind direction is modified by the Sun's motion.

At which latitudes do currents of dry, sinking air cause the dry conditions of Earth's major deserts?

a) 0º and 30º N

b) 60º N and 60º S

c) 30º N and 30º S

d) 60º S and 90º S

The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Current modify the climate of northwestern Europe by making the climate

a) warmer and drier

b) warmer and more humid

c) cooler and drier

d) cooler and more humid

Which ocean current transports warm water away from Earth’s equatorial region?

a) Brazil Current

b) Guinea Current

c) Falkland Current

d) California Current

Which graph best shows the average annual amounts of precipitation received at different latitudes on Earth?

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

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