The climate of an area is determined by the combination of precipitation and temperature. Which of the following most affects these two factors?
World Geography Unit 1 Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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proximity to water and latitude
convection and subduction
weathering and erosion
latitude and longitude
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would this barrier affect the climate on the leeward side?
The temperatures would be extremely cold and the amount of precipitation low.
The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation low.
The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation high.
The temperatures would be very cold and the amount of precipitation high.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Temperature ranges in areas near oceans usually —
vary widely because some oceans are warmer than others
do not vary much because land heats and cools quickly
do not vary much because large bodies of water warm and cool slowly
vary widely because of the effects of storms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the patterns illustrated on the map influence climate?
By reducing wind speeds across continents
By increasing precipitation at high elevations
By shifting powerful storms away from land
By moderating extremes in temperature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains how elevation influences temperature?
Higher elevations experience very little temperature variation from lower elevations.
Higher elevations experience cooler temperatures compared to lower elevations.
Higher elevations experience warmer temperatures compared to lower elevations.
Higher elevations experience varied temperatures depending on proximity to oceans.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which physical process is most responsible for creating the climate pattern shown on the map above?
Mountain barriers
Wind currents
Deforestation
Erosion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Areas of Europe affected by a Mediterranean climate most likely experience —
warm, dry summers
cold, snowy winters
short growing seasons
heavy rains
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