Climates of the Earth

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

• 45 degrees

• 23 and a half degrees

• 10 degrees

• 30 degrees

When does an equinox occur?

• When the Earth's tilt is towards the sun

• When the Earth's tilt is away from the sun

• When day and night are the same length

• When the Earth's tilt is at 90 degrees

Which places tend to be warmer?

• Places closer to the equator

• Places farther away from the equator

• Places at high elevations

• Places with strong winds

Why do mountains have snow on top even when it's warm below?

• Due to ocean currents

• Due to the Earth's tilt

• Due to elevation

• Due to wind patterns

What can wind do in terms of climate?

• Distribute temperature and moisture

• Create ocean currents

What is the relationship between Earth and Sun?

• They have no relationship

• The Sun revolves around the Earth

• The Earth revolves around the Sun

• They both revolve around a common center

What is the purpose of an equinox?

• To mark the beginning of summer

• To mark the beginning of winter

• To mark the beginning of spring

• To mark the beginning of autumn

What is the effect of elevation on temperature?

• It has no effect on temperature

• It increases temperature

• It decreases temperature

• It creates wind patterns

What do warm ocean currents do to coastal areas?

• They have no effect on coastal areas

• They raise temperatures in nearby coastal areas

• They lower temperatures in nearby coastal areas

• They cause tornadoes in coastal areas

What do cold ocean currents do to coastal areas?

• They have no effect on coastal areas

• They raise temperatures in nearby coastal areas

• They lower temperatures in nearby coastal areas

• They cause earthquakes in coastal areas