LACEMOPS

Front

Locations near the equator have a warmer climate because of their _.

Back

latitude

Front

Large bodies of moving air that affect temperature and precipitation are called_?

Back

air masses

Front

The distance from the ocean, or _, can make a place's climate more extreme.

Back

continentality

Front

As you go higher in _, the air gets cooler and thinner.

Back

elevation

Front

The movement of water in the sea, called _, can make nearby land warmer or cooler.

Back

ocean currents

Front

Which LACEMOPS factor explains why cities near the ocean have milder temperatures?

Back

Continentality

Front

What happens to the temperature as you go higher in elevation?

Back

It gets colder

Front

Which factor involves large moving bodies of air that bring different weather?

Back

Air Masses

Front

What do mountain barriers do to the climate of an area?

Back

Block air and create different climates on each side

Front

Which LACEMOPS factor is most responsible for the hot and wet climate of tropical rainforests?

Back

Latitude