Unit 7 Study Guide: Earth's Climate

We use lines of latitude to help us see Earth’s five separate climate zones. Which one of these is NOT one the five climate zones?

• Equatorial

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperate

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Climate is influenced by two main factors. Which factors are they?

• Temperature, gravity

• Precipitation, wind

• Wind, humidity

• Temperature, precipitation

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What role does elevation play when a mountain has a wet,green climate on one side and a dry, arid climate on the other? 

• 1. Mountains are so big that they can stretch through different climate zones.

• 1. As the air rises over the mountain, it cools and brings precipitation. By the time it sinks on the other side, there is no precipitation left. 

• Mountaintops are under high pressure systems, so there would not be as much precipitation that high up.

• The height of the mountain means that one side will get a lot of direct solar radiation, but it blocks the solar radiation from hitting the other side, causing different climates.

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Why do we consider latitude when studying an area’s climate?

• 1. Areas near the equator have a lot more mountains, and mountains affect where precipitation falls.

• Areas near the equator get indirect sunlight all year, so they would be warmer than areas farther from the equator.

• Areas near the equator are warmer because of the direct sunlight, while areas farther from the equator are colder.

• Areas near the equator have a lot more beaches, which means they have low elevation, causing them to be warmer.

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Does this statement describe weather or climate:

Jamaica is always nice and warm! I want to spend my winter there.

• Weather

• Climate

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Does this statement describe weather or climate:

On July 17, 1984, Northern Alabama experienced a severe thunderstorm with 55 mile per hour winds!

• Weather

• Climate

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Does this statement describe weather or climate:

The relative humidity was low today, so the air felt dry.

• Weather

• Climate

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Does this statement describe weather or climate:

Colorado typically has heavy snowfall and really cold temperatures all winter. 

• Weather

• Climate

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You find yourself in a mountainous area that feels colder than the lower, surrounding areas. What climate are you experiencing?

• Highland

• Arid

• Temperate Continental

• Savanna

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Short, cool summers followed by long, freezing winters describes which climate zone?

• Continental

• Polar tundra

• Ice caps

• Arid

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