10/13 Fri Climate of the Contiguous US Video Check

What are the two most important geographic aspects that affect the climate of the US?

• Ocean currents and wind patterns

• Mountain ranges and ocean temperatures

• Latitude and longitude

• Atmospheric pressure and humidity

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Why are the ocean temperatures warmer along the East Coast and Gulf Coast compared to the West Coast?

• The ocean currents bring warm water from the tropical areas

• The West Coast is closer to Alaska, which has colder water

• The East Coast receives more sunlight, warming the water

• The Gulf Coast is influenced by warm air masses from the Caribbean

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Why does the coastal areas of southern and central California have a moderate climate?

• The ocean breeze keeps the land cool during the summer

• The coastal areas receive more rainfall from the Pacific Ocean

• The mountain ranges block extreme weather conditions

• The warm air masses from the Gulf of Mexico moderate the temperatures

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What causes the heavy rainfall on the windward side of the mountain ranges in California?

• The collision of warm and cold air masses

• The influence of ocean currents

• The condensation of moisture as air rises and cools

• The high humidity from the Gulf of Mexico

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Which region in the US is known as Tornado Alley?

• Great Plains

• Northeast

• West Coast

• Southeast

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What causes the formation of tornadoes in the US?

• The collision of warm and cold air masses

• The influence of ocean currents

• The high humidity from the Gulf of Mexico

• The rotation of the Earth

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Why does the Northeast region of the US receive more snow compared to the Midwest?

• The Northeast is closer to the polar areas

• The Northeast has higher elevation

• The Northeast is affected by lake effect snow

• The Midwest has stronger winds

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What is the main factor that determines the severity of storms in the Great Plains?

• The difference in temperature between warm and cold air masses

• The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico

• The strength of ocean currents

• The rotation of the Earth

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Why does the Southeast region of the US have a higher hurricane risk?

• The warm water from the Gulf of Mexico

• The influence of ocean currents

• The collision of warm and cold air masses

• The high elevation of the region

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What is the main reason for the high humidity in the Southeast region of the US?

• The warm air masses from the Gulf of Mexico

• The influence of ocean currents

• The proximity to the equator

• The high elevation of the region

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