Factors That Affect Weather

I keep watching the news to keep track of the hurricane heading toward the coast of Florida. This is an example of...

• weather

• climate

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Which condition leads to a slower rate of weathering?

• porous rocks

• cold climates

• hard minerals

• high temperatures

Which factor contributes to both chemical and mechanical weathering?

• abrasion

• freezing

• oxidation

• water

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Which is one factor of rock types that affects the rate of weathering?

• porosity

• moisture

• temperature

• mineral color

Which describes a climate effect on the rate of weathering?

• Cold climates favor mechanical weathering.

• Chemical reactions occur slower at higher temperatures.

• Lower precipitation levels lead to more chemical reactions

• The chemical reaction rates of minerals are not impacted by temperature.

Which process is responsible for changing the composition of rock?

• erosion

• abrasion

• chemical weathering

• mechanical weathering

Which climate favors mechanical weathering?

• dry climate

• cold climate

• warm climate

• desert climate

Which of the following factors would affect the weather patterns of a region?

• nearby bodies of water

• altitude

• latitude

• all of these

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The diagram shows a weather process that occurs when a large body of water is located near a mountainous area.

This process causes the area on the side of the mountain opposite the body of water to have

• a wet climate.

• a cold climate.

• an icy climate.

• a dry climate.

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Some coastal regions of the world have cooler summers and warmer winters than inland regions at the same latitude. What accounts for this difference in climates?

• Coastal areas receive more sunlight.

• Coastal areas are always flat.

• Prevailing winds moderate the weather.

• The ocean moderates air temperatures.

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