LACEMOPS

What does the E in LACEMOPS stand for?

• Economic
• Environmental
• Educational
• Elevation

What is the most important factor in determining climate?

• Latitude
• Elevation
• Wind Currents
• Ocean Currents

Why don't climates near water heat up or cool down quickly?

• Ocean currents near these locations moderate temperature
• Water takes longer to heat up and cool
• because Inland locations typically have larger temperature ranges
• Due to the latitude of these locations

What is the Orographic effect?

• Moisture that falls on the windward side of a mountain
• Dry conditions on the leeward side of a mountain
• Climate change that occurs as elevation increases
• Resulting dry conditions from cold ocean currents

How would you explain the formation of the Great Basin in the American Southwest?

• Wind Currents
• Ocean Currents 
• Mountain Barriers
• Latitude

Cold ocean currents create ___________.
Warm ocean currents create ___________.

• Dry Conditions, Wet Conditions
• Wet Conditions, Dry Conditions
• High temperatures, Low Temperatures
• Low Temperatures, High Temperatures 

What does the P stand for in LACEMOPS?

• Precipitation and Prevailing Winds
• Pressure and Prevailing Winds
• Prevailing Winds 
• Pressure and Precipitation

High air pressure generally brings ________________.

• Heavy, cool air, with clear skies and no rain
• Light, warm air, usually with precipitation
• Cold weather 
• Warm weather

Low air pressure usually brings _____________. 

• Heavy, cool air, with clear skies and no rain
• Light, warm air, usually with precipitation
• Colder weather
• Warmer weather

What happens when hot air masses collide with cold air masses? 

• Polar winds
• An increase in precipitaion
• A decrease in precipitation
• Storms