#10 Climate Factors

Front

A city near a warm ocean current will have a __________ climate.

Back

warmer

Front

The California ocean current comes by the Pacific Northwest after having been at the poles. This causes the climate off the coast of Oregon to be _______________.

Back

cool

Front

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate? ocean currents, mountains, the amount of snow you get on Christmas, latitude

Back

the amount of snow you get on Christmas

Front

Weather is __________.

Back

short term

Front

Water heats up and cools down _________ slowly than land.

Back

more

Front

What is climate?

Back

Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

Front

What are ocean currents?

Back

Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the world's oceans that affect climate.

Front

How does latitude affect climate?

Back

Latitude affects climate by determining the amount of sunlight an area receives, influencing temperature.

Front

What role do mountains play in climate?

Back

Mountains can block air masses and create rain shadows, affecting local climate.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.