Chapter 21: Climate Review

Check ALL of the following that are factors that help to determine the climate of an area.

• types of animals that live there

• temperature

• precipitation

• humidity

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The two most important factors that determine the climate of an area are temperature and precipitation.

• True

• False

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As latitude decreases, the average intensity of solar energy received at Earth's surface ​ (a)   . This means that areas near the equator receive ​ (b)   direct sunlight than areas near the poles. This means that climate zones NEAR the poles are usually ​ (c)   than climate zones located near the equator.

• increases
• more
• decreases
• less
• cooler
• warmer

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In general, the ​ (a)   the elevation, the colder the climate.

• higher
• lower

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Mountains can affect the climate of an area.

• True

• False

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The area near a mountain on the windward side (side near the water) usually has ​ (a)   moisture than the leeward side (side not near the water) of the mountain.

• more
• less
• the same amount of

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Ocean currents can affect climate by transporting heat over long distances.

• True

• False

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Global winds can influence climate by distributing heat and moisture on Earth.

• True

• False

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Vegetation can affect temperature and precipitation patterns in an area.

• True

• False

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The ​ (a)   zone receives the least intense or least direct rays of light from the Sun.

• Polar
• Temperate
• Tropical