Climate Variables

What factors contribute to the different climate regions on Earth?

• Latitude and ocean currents

• Soil type and animal species

• Types of rocks and minerals

• Population density and urban development

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How does climate differ from weather?

• Climate is more variable than weather

• Climate is the same as weather

• Climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to short-term changes

• Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term changes

What does the term "climate" refer to?

• Daily weather conditions

• A region's overall weather condition over a long period of time

• A brief period of rainfall

• Changes in temperature over a week

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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting climate according to the learning material?

• Soil type

• Latitude

• Ocean currents

• Vegetation

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What factor related to water bodies influences climate?

• River flow

• Ocean currents

• Waterfall presence

• Lake size

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Which factor listed affects climate due to its impact on air movement and pressure?

• Planetary wind and pressure belts

• Forest density

• Urban areas

• Desert location

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How does elevation influence climate?

• Higher elevations are typically warmer

• Lower elevations receive more sunlight

• Higher elevations are typically cooler

• Elevation has no impact on climate

What effect does latitude have on the angle of insolation and temperature?

• Low latitudes have a low angle of insolation, resulting in lower temperatures.

• High latitudes have a high angle of insolation, resulting in higher temperatures.

• Low latitudes have a high angle of insolation, resulting in higher temperatures.

• High latitudes have a low angle of insolation, resulting in higher temperatures.

What does the color gradient in the image primarily represent in relation to geographic locations?

• Population density

• Elevation levels

• Temperature variations

• Rainfall distribution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which latitude range is likely to experience the highest temperatures according to the color gradient in the image?

• Near the poles

• Near the equator

• Mid-latitudes

• None of the above

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