L 4.3: Climate

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What is the main reason latitudes closer to the equator are warmer?

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Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.

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What causes air pressure differences and wind on Earth?

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The uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

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What is the primary reason for the occurrence of different seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis.

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What factor affects climate by impacting wind patterns and energy transfer?

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Topography.

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What is the latitude range for the temperate zone?

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30°N to 60°N and 30°S to 60°S.

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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How does the Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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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 average of those conditions over a long period.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, affecting climate in coastal regions.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.