Elements of temperature

The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature. True or false?

• True

• False

Latitude is the most important factor affecting temperature. True or false?

• True

• False

Temperature increases with altitude. True or false?

• True

• False

Why does temperature increase with altitude?

• Because the higher up in the atmosphere you go, the less dense the air becomes.

• Because the higher up in the atmosphere you do, the closer you are to the sun.

The annual temperature range of coastal areas are smaller than those of places inland. True or false?

• True

• False

The annual temperature range of coastal areas are smaller than those of places inland. This is known as the continental effect. True or false?

• True

• False

Clouds at night prevent heat radiating from earth's surface from escaping to space. The earth's surface is thus kept warm at night. True or false?

• True

• False

Diurnal temperature range refers to:

• The difference between day and night temperatures.

• The difference between the minimum and maximum temperatures of a year.

Diurnal temperature range decreases with increasing cloud cover. True or false?

• True

• False

Which is not an element of temperature?

• Cloud cover

• Distance from sea

• Attitude

• Latitude