Uneven Heating of Earth Review

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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Areas that receive more direct sunlight will feel _____________, and areas that receive less direct sunlight will feel ______________.

• warmer; colder

• colder; warmer

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Which location would receive more intense, direct sunlight?

• A

• B

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Which location would receive less intense, less direct sunlight?

• A

• B

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All locations on the planet do NOT heat evenly.

Where would we expect to find warmer areas on Earth?

• Near the equator

• Near the poles

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Sunlight from the sun hits Earth's surface directly at the ___ causing the Earth's surface to be warmer.

• poles

• core of the Earth

• equator

• axis

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A measurement of distance from the equator in degrees north or south is

• attitude

• aptitude

• longitude

• latitude

What is the primary or most important factor that influences climate?

• latitude

• longitude

• elevation

• climate zone

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles 
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

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