Climate Factors: Latitude and Elevation

Which location has a higher elevation?

• A

• B

Which location has more dense air?

• A

• B

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which location has warmer temperatures?

• A

• B

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As elevation _________________, temperature ___________________.

• increases; increases

• increases; decreases

As elevation _________________, the density of air ___________________.

• increases; increases

• increases; decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the height of an area above sea level?

• elevation
• topography
• latitude
• longitude

Which location has a higher latitude?

• A

• B

Which location has would have a warmer climate?

• A

• B

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As latitude _________________, temperature ___________________.

• increases; increases

• increases; decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Paterson, NJ has a latitude of 40 N. In what climate zone is it located?

• polar

• temperate

• tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6