Geography Climate Quiz

What is one of the reasons for the variation in climate across the world?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Ocean depth

Which factor leads to a decrease in temperature with increasing altitude?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

Which factor causes locations further inland to heat up more quickly in the summer and cool more quickly in the winter?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Continentality

Which factor can warm or cool the adjacent land depending on the type of current?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

Which factor causes slopes facing south in the northern hemisphere to be warmer?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Aspect

Which factor brings warmer air and increases temperatures?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Prevailing winds

Which factor leads to more precipitation in areas affected by low pressure?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Pressure systems

In which region is the Equatorial Climate located?

• Polar regions

• Tropics

• Temperate regions

• Subtropical regions

What is the annual precipitation range for the Equatorial Climate?

• Below 100mm

• 100-500mm

• 500-1000mm

• Over 2000mm

What is the temperature range for the Hot Desert Climate?

• 0-10°C

• 10-20°C

• 20-30°C

• Above 30°C