Climate Factors

Near what latitude(s) is angle of sunlight highest?

• Equator

• The Poles

Near what latitude(s) is angle of sunlight lowest?

• The Equator

• The Poles

Climates are warmer near the _____________ and colder near the _____________.

• Equator, The Poles

• The Poles, Equator

The height above or below sea level is called

• Latitude

• Altitude

• The Climate

Complete this statement: As altitude increases, temperature_______________

• Increases

• Remains the Same

• Decreases

Which heats up faster?

• Land

• Water

What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?

• The water causes cooler summers and colder winters. 
• The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters. 
• The water causes warmer summers and colder winters. 

What is the average weather of an area over a long period of time?

• climate

• weather

What are four factors that affect climate? (Choose 4)

• latitude

• Distance from large body of water

• earthquakes

• ocean currents

• Altitude

The sun’s rays are least direct __________.

• near the poles.      
• in July.
• near the equator.
• far from the ocean.