Factors that Affect Climate

How does the climate at the base of the mountain differ from the climate at the top?

• The base has a cooler, drier climate than the top.

• The top has a wetter, warmer climate with higher air pressure.

• The top has a colder, drier climate with lower pressure.

• The base and the top have the same climate.

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If the climate shown does not change throughout the year, which choice best describes the location?

• near the polar zone

• near the equator

• on the equator

• near the tropical zone

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The map shows San Francisco and Topeka. Which choice correctly compares their summer and winter seasons?

• San Francisco has warmer summers and Topeka has cooler summers.

• San Francisco has cooler winters and Topeka has hotter summers.

• San Francisco has warmer winters and Topeka has hotter summers.

• San Francisco and Topeka have the same climate.

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How will the winter season in this coastal town differ from the town that is 200 miles inland?

• It will be slightly cooler on the coast.

• It will be extremely cold on the coast.

• It will be warmer inland.

• It will be warmer on the coast.

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This picture shows the location is ____.

• on a mountain

• in the polar zone

• near the poles

• near the equator

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This map shows Maine and Florida and their relative distances from the equator. Which choice correctly describes their climates?

• Maine's climate is more humid than Florida's

• Florida's climate is cooler than Maine's

• Maine's climate is warmer than Florida's

• Florida's climate is warmer than Maine's

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If the Pacific ocean lies on the other side of the mountain, why is there a desert here?

• This area is far from the equator near the poles.

• This is near the equator on the coast.

• Only dry air travels down the side of the mountain away from the water.

• Only moist air travels down the side of the mountain away from the water.

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Select ALL choices that are true regarding the climates of San Diego and Phoenix.

• San Diego has a drier climate.

• Phoenix has colder winters.

• San Diego has warmer winters.

• Phoenix has a more humid climate.

• San Diego has cooler summers.

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