Climate Factors

How does the average annual surface temperature compare from latitude to latitude?

• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature decreases.

• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature increases.

• As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature remains the same.

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What is the best explanation for these two statements?

1. Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks.

2. Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.

• High elevation and high latitude have a similar effect on climate.

• The higher the elevation, the warmer the climate.

• Mountain and polar regions receive more energy from the Sun than other regions.

• An increase in snowfall and an increase in temperature have a similar effect on climate.

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Which graph best shows the general effect that differences in elevation above sea level have on the average annual temperature?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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The diagram below shows the average yearly precipitation, in centimeters, at locations A through E across the state of Washington. Arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds.

Which statement best explains why location B and location E receive low average yearly precipitation?

• These locations are on the dry side of mountain ranges.

• These locations are on the wet side of mountain ranges.

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Which location probably has the greatest annual rainfall?

• A

• F

• C

• D

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Which physical characteristics would cause location G to have a colder yearly climate than any other location?

• the nearness of location G to a large ocean

• the location of G with respect to the prevailing winds

• the elevation of location G above sea level

• the distance of location G to the equator

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Which city has the greatest temperature range?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which city is located closest to the Equator?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Elevation (Altitude) affects the climate of an area.

• True

• False

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How does elevation affect the climate of an area?

• As elevation increases, air temperature increases.

• As elevation increases, air temperature decreases.

• As elevation increases, precipitation increases.

• As elevation increases, precipitation decreases.

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