Latitude

weather

• the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

• the day to day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation and wind

• the distance north or south from the equator, expressed in degrees

• winds that blow mainly from 1 direction

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latitude

• the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

• the day to day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind

• the distance north or south from the equator, expressed in degrees

• winds that blow mainly from 1 direction

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What is climate?

• What's happening in space at a time and place.
• What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place
• The average weather over many years
• The average temperature over many years.

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What two factors make up climate? 

• Temperature & Weather
• Weather & Climate
• Precipitation & Elevation
• Temperature & Precipitation

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How does moving away from the equator affect the amount of sunlight different areas receive?

• Distance from the equator has no effect on sunlight or temperature variations.
• Moving away from the equator increases the amount of direct sunlight received, leading to hotter temperatures.
• Moving away from the equator results in constant temperatures year-round.
• Moving away from the equator decreases the amount of direct sunlight received, resulting in cooler temperatures and seasonal variations.

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Go to the globe and record the temperature readings at each location. Explain why each locations temperature was different based on it latitude? 

Location A's temperature was ​ (a)   because it's latitude was ​ (b)   .  Location B's temperature was ​ (c)   because it latitude was ​ (d)   .

• warmer
• receiving more direct light
• cooler
• receiving less direct light
• the same

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Compare the latitude of Wichtita, Kansas to Thompson, Manitoba, Canada.

What differences in temperatures would you expect between these two locations?

• Kansas would have warmer temperatures than Canada because its latitude is closer to the equator.

• Canada would have warmer temperatures than Kansas because it's latitude is closer to the equator.

• Kansas would have colder temperatures than Canada because it's latitude is closer to the equator.

• Canada would have colder temperatures than Kansas because it's latitude is closer to the equator.

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Why does heat energy move from the equator to the poles?

• Heat energy moves from the poles to the equator due to ocean currents.
• Heat energy is generated at the poles and spreads to the equator.
• Heat energy remains constant across the globe and does not move.
• Heat energy moves from the equator to the poles due to temperature differences and circulation patterns.

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How does latitude contribute to the difference in climate between Singapore and the Taklamakan Desert?

• Latitude has no effect on climate differences.
• Latitude creates a warm and rainy climate in Singapore.

• Both regions have similar climates due to their latitude.

• Latitude only affects temperature, not climate (temperature & rainfall) type.

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What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole