Climate Factors: Latitude and Elevation

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What climate zone is Kiruna, Sweden located in?

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Polar

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What does 'latitude' refer to?

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The distance away from the Equator.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The effect caused by Earth's rotation that influences wind and ocean currents.

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What happens to warmer water?

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Warmer water rises.

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Which location has a higher latitude, A or B?

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A has a higher latitude.

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What is the Equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period, while weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions.

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What are the main factors that influence climate?

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Latitude, elevation, ocean currents, and wind patterns.

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What is a temperate climate?

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A climate characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons.