FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE

The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in area is the best description of?

• A. Climate

• B. Forecast

• C. Geography

• D. Weather

Answer explanation

Climate is the correct choice as it refers to the long-term weather patterns in an area, including temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds.

Which of the following is not a factor influencing climate?

• A. Altitude

• B. Latitude

• C. Longitude

• D. Ocean Current

Answer explanation

Longitude is not a factor influencing climate. Factors such as altitude, latitude, and ocean currents play a significant role in determining climate patterns.

Which of the following is true about latitude?

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

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

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

• D. Places in each latitude receives equal amount of sunlight

Answer explanation

Places at high latitude receive less sunlight than places at low latitude.

Why most of mountains in higher altitude have snow on top?

• A. Cooler temperatures in higher altitude translates to less evaporation and more moisture in the air.

• B. Warmer temperatures in higher altitude translates to less evaporation and more moisture in the air.

• C. Cooler temperatures in higher altitude translates to more evaporation and more moisture in the air.

• D. Warmer temperatures in higher altitude translates to less evaporation and less moisture in the air.

How do ocean currents affect climate?

• A. Ocean currents that bring along cold water inland make the climate cold, while ocean currents that take along warm water to coastal areas makes the climate warm.

• B. Ocean currents that bring along warm water inland make the climate cold, while ocean currents that take along cold water to coastal areas makes the climate warm.

• C. As the temperature of water increases, temperature of air also increases.

• D. Ocean currents bring cold and warm water around the world.

Which of the following area receive direct sunlight

• Tropic of Cancer

• Artic circle

• Equator

Areas at a higher altitude have a hot climate

• True

• False

The amount of water vapour in the air is known as______

• Rainfall

• Humidity

• Clouds

It is a condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time.

• climate

• weather

• rainfall

• global warming

Fill in the blank: The higher the altitude, the ______ the temperature.

• warmer

• colder

Answer explanation

As altitude increases, the temperature decreases. Therefore, the correct answer is 'colder'.