World Geography SOL 2

Condition of the lower layer of the atmosphere in one area over a long period of time is defined as:

• climate

• weather

• doldrums

• condensation

__________________ is the condition of the lower layer of the atmosphere in one area over a short period of time.

• climate

• weather

• condensation

• precipitation

Which is NOT an element that causes regional climate patterns?

• elevation

• latitude

• precipitation

• vegetation

Areas near the ______ have warm climates.

• ocean

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• solstice

Which is correctly paired?

• High latitudes: mostly cold temps

• Low latitudes: mostly cool temps

• Middle latitudes: mostly high temps

• Zero latitudes: mostly cold temps

Answer explanation

Remember latitude lines are those that run in an east-west direction but measure north -south of the equator.

Those areas near the equator are known as low latitudes & those areas near the poles are known as high latitudes.

Which is true of ocean currents?

• They cause coastal regions to have cool temperatures.

• They cause all coastal areas to have heavy rainfall.

• They have very little effect on the climate of a region.

• They redistribute heat from one area of the ocean to another.

The orographic effect on the climate of a region refers to:

• when one side of a mountain recieves more rain than the other side.

• tendency of the air at the top of a mountain to be much hotter than the air surrounding the mountain.

• tendency of coastal areas to have mild, humid climates.

• tendency for regions with hot temps to have no thunderstorms.

Typically, areas with higher elevation are

• cooler

• warmer

• drier

Which of the following climates are generally found in middle latitudes?

• desert

• mediterranean

• tropical

• tundra

Which of the following climates are typically found in high latitudes?

• desert

• marine west coast

• sub-arctic

• tropical