Factors Affecting Climate

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. 
• Well, it's not this one. 

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What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?

• The water causes cooler summers and colder winters. 
• The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes warmer summers and colder winters. 

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

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• 3
• 4

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. 
• Both mountain and polar regions have arid climates.
• 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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The planetary winds on Earth are indicated by the curving arrows in the diagram. 
The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of 

• changes in humidity.
• changes in temperature.
• Earth's rotation on its axis
• Earth's gravitational force

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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 leeward side of mountain ranges.
• These locations are on the windward side of mountain ranges.
• These locations receive more insolation than the other locations.
• These locations receive less insolation than the other locations.

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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 location probably has the greatest range in temperature during the year? 

• A
• B
• H
• D

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Latitude affects the climate of an area.

• True

• False

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