CLIMATE

condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

the average weather for a particular area over along period of time

What are the factors that affect climate?

Temperatures ____ with ______ latitude

As latitude increases, the sun shines more obliquely and provides less warming energy.

• True

• False

Temperature _______ as altitude _______.

Oceans regulate coastal temperatures.

• True

• False

Coastal areas are hotter and more dry than inland areas.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Coastal areas are COOLER and WETTER than inland areas.

Mountains greatly affect the amount of sunshine in a certain region.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Mountains greatly affect the amount of PRECIPITATION in a certain region.

Warm currents raise average coastal temperatures and make coastland more humid and wetter

• True

• False