Climate Factors & Climatographs

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What factor primarily influences the temperature of a region?

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Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What adaptation might an organism in a forest biome have to capture sunlight?

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Large leaves to capture sunlight on the forest floor.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is a common similarity between biomes with low precipitation levels?

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Low precipitation levels.

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How is 'climate' defined in terms of weather?

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The average weather of an area over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which geographical feature is located closest to the Equator?

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A city located near the Equator.

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What is the significance of latitude in climate studies?

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Latitude affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are climatographs used for?

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Climatographs visually represent the average temperature and precipitation of a region over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does altitude affect climate?

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Higher altitudes generally lead to cooler temperatures and different precipitation patterns.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of biome is characterized by high temperatures and low precipitation?

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Desert biome.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1