Climate

What is climate?

• The study of stars and planets

• The average weather conditions in a place over a long period

• The daily weather forecast

• The process of photosynthesis

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What are Earth’s three main climate regions?

• Tropical, Temperate, Polar

• Desert, Rainforest, Tundra

• Urban, Rural, Suburban

• Mountain, Valley, Plateau

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What is the difference between the tropical climate zone and the polar climate zone?

• Tropical zones are cold, and polar zones are hot

• Tropical zones are warm and wet, while polar zones are cold and dry

• Tropical zones have no seasons, and polar zones have four seasons

• Tropical zones are always dark, and polar zones are always light

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Why is latitude written in degrees north and south?

• To measure distance from the Prime Meridian

• To indicate how far North or South a location is from the Equator

• To show the height above sea level

• To determine the time zone

How does a location’s latitude affect its climate?

• It determines the amount of sunlight and temperature a location receives

• It affects the type of soil found in the area

• It influences the number of animals living there

• It changes the color of the sky

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What is elevation?

• How hot or cold it is outside

• The measure of how high above ground something is

• How much rain an area gets

• How far North or South of the Equator a location is

What is an example of an arid region?

• A rainforest

• A jungle

• A desert

• A beach

What are two categories of data that can help you determine the climate of an area?

• Temperature and precipitation

• Temperature and barometric pressure

• Precipitation and plants

• Elevation and wind

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which plants grow in a greenhouse

• The trapping of the sun's warmth in the Earth's atmosphere

• The cooling of the Earth due to ice caps

• The reflection of sunlight by the ocean

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What would happen if there were less greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• The Earth would become warmer

• The Earth would become cooler

• The Earth would stay the same temperature

• The Earth would become more humid

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