Climate Regions- World Geo

What factors affect the weather?

• Solar energy, pressure systems, and cloud cover

• Latitude and elevation

• Wind systems and ocean currents

• Temperature and humidity

What term describes the weather conditions of a place over a long period?

• Weather

• Elevation

• Climate

• Latitude

Where is moist air brought from?

• Across land

• Across an ocean

• From higher elevations

• From the equator

Where is dry air brought from?

• Across land

• Across an ocean

• From higher elevations

• From the equator

Where does warm water circulate due to ocean currents?

• To the poles

• To the equator

• To the tropics

• To the mountains

What happens to water from the tropics when it reaches the poles?

• It evaporates

• It cools down

• It heats up

• It stays the same temperature

What happens to air as it rises to pass over mountains?

• It cools down

• It releases moisture

• It heats up

• It stays the same

What is the effect of ocean currents on the equator?

• They help distribute heat away from the equator

• They help distribute cold air to the equator

• They prevent the circulation of warm water

• They increase the temperature of the equator

Which climate region is characterized by low temperatures, low precipitation, long winters, and short summers?

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar

• Arid/Dry

Which climate region is located in higher latitudes?

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar

• Highland