Climate Factor Flashcard Study Guide

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What is shown in the diagram above? Options: Elevation and Climate, Rain Shadow, Mountain Time, Latitude and Climate

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Rain Shadow

Front

During the Autumnal (Fall) and Spring EQUINOX, where does the sun's rays directly fall?

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Equator

Front

The climate regions in green are known as...

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Polar Zone

Front

Generally, how is climate affected by latitude?

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The lower the latitude (closer to Equator) the warmer the climate.

Front

How many days (about) does it take earth to orbit once around the sun (one revolution)?

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365

Front

Select all true statements about the shaded red areas: They are high latitudes, They have seasons, They are the warmest areas on earth., They are the coldest areas on earth.

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They have seasons

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When the sun's rays are pointed at the Tropic of Cancer, which solstice is it?

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Summer Solstice

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This line located at 23.5'N is the-

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Tropic of Cancer

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12 hours of light and darkness happens twice a year during the-

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Fall and Spring Equinoxes

Front

Which climate zone is at a low latitude (closer to Equator)?

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Tropical Zone