CLIMATE/ Factors Affecting Climate

During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?

• the latitude

• the topography

• the altitude

• the distance from the ocean

It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time.

• CLIMATE

• MONSOON

• WEATHER

• TOPOGRAPHY

Which side of the mountain often receives the most precipitation?

• leeward side

• rain shadow

• peak

• windward side

Which of the following is true about latitude?

• Places located at high latitude receives less sunlight than places at low latitude.

• Places located at low latitude receives less sunlight than places at high latitude.

• Places located at high latitude receives greater sunlight than places at low latitude.

• Places in each latitude receives equal amount of sunlight

Which of the following is the reason why solar radiation does not reach Earth's surface in a uniform manner?

• because of Earth's wind patterns and oceanic currents

• because of the ozone layer and wind patterns

• because of the tilting on Earth's axis

• because of the atmospheric conditions and the ozone layer

How does the windward side differ from the leeward side?

• The leeward side has more vegetation than the windward side.

• The windward side receives more heat than the leeward side

• The windward side receives more precipitation than leeward side.

• The leeward side receives more precipitation than the windward side.

Why are the coldest places on Earth found at the poles?

• A great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the

• A great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas

• Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface

• Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas

How ocean affects the climate?

• Ocean Current serves as a barrier of heat generated in the bodies of water.

• Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt, transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics

• Ocean Current is important factor in maintaining the balance of heat .

• Ocean currents makes the water through out the world warmer

Which of the following explains why one side of a mountain usually has more precipitation than the other side?

• The land on one side is more green and lush than the other.

• Temperatures are higher on one side of a mountain than on the other.

• The atmosphere gets denser as elevation increases.

• Mountains force air to rise, and air cools and releases moisture as it rises.

Which refers to the angular distance from the equator that greatly affects the climate and weather of an area?

• Topography

• altitude

• latitude

• height