Factors That Influence Climate

What is the main factor influencing the climate of a region?

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

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How long is weather averaged to describe a location's climate?

• At least 40 years

• At least 30 years

• At least 20 years

• At least 10 years

What is the climate like along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

• Cold and dry

• Cool and breezy

• Warm and wet

• Hot and humid

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What causes the rainshadow effect?

• Latitude

• Mountain ranges

• Atmospheric circulation cells

• Ocean currents

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What type of climate does a location near an ocean or large lake typically have?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Maritime

• Continental

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What is the primary influence of the temperature of a coastal location?

• The moon's phases

• The temperature of the water offshore

• The amount of vegetation

• The altitude of the location

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Why do the polar regions receive the least solar radiation?

• Due to the Earth's tilt

• Because of their high albedo

• Due to atmospheric circulation

• Because of their distance from the sun

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What is the effect of the Hadley and Ferrell Cell boundary on climate?

• Warm and dry

• Cold and wet

• Hot and humid

• Cool and breezy

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What is the significance of the polar jet stream?

• It separates the Ferrell and Polar Cells

• It brings warm, moist air to the polar regions

• It causes stormy weather where cold and warm air masses meet

• It indicates the boundary of the Hadley Cell

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How does altitude affect air temperature?

• Temperature increases with altitude

• Temperature decreases with altitude

• Altitude has no effect on temperature

• Temperature fluctuates randomly with altitude