Which of the following best explains how latitude affects climate?
3rd Quarter Summative Test 2: Climate Change and Its Effects

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MARIA LORENA ASTILLO
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A. It determines the distance from the equator, influencing the solar energy received.
B. It controls the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
C. It changes the rate of ocean evaporation.
D. It regulates the amount of oxygen in the air.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do coastal areas have milder climates than inland areas?
A. The land absorbs and releases heat faster than water.
B. Water has a high specific heat capacity, moderating temperature changes.
C. Coastal areas receive more rainfall than inland regions.
D. The ozone layer is thicker over coastal areas.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does altitude influence climate?
A. The higher the altitude, the warmer the temperature due to thinner air.
B. Temperature decreases with altitude due to lower air pressure.
C. Altitude increases the presence of greenhouse gases.
D. The temperature remains constant regardless of altitude.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary way ocean currents influence climate?
A. They redistribute heat across the planet.
B. They change the Earth's tilt.
C. They generate more carbon dioxide.
D. They stop continental drift.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which atmospheric gas plays the largest role in trapping heat and regulating Earth's climate?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Argon
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which human activity has the most significant impact on global climate change?
A. Urbanization
B. Deforestation
C. Solar panel installation
D. Renewable energy use
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do mountain ranges affect climate patterns?
A. They prevent sunlight from reaching valleys.
B. They act as barriers, creating rain shadows.
C. They increase global temperatures.
D. They decrease ocean evaporation.
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