Topic 8.1 Climate Factors

What is the definition of climate?

• The short-term weather pattern in an area.

• The long-term weather pattern in an area.

• The average daily temperature.

• The amount of rainfall in a year.

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Climate is the average, year-after-year conditions of ______, precipitation, wind, and clouds.

• temperature

• humidity

• pressure

• sunlight

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Which of the following is true about weather?

• A) Weather is long term.

• B) Weather is short term.

• C) Weather is the same as climate.

• D) Weather does not change.

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What is the relationship between latitude and temperature?

• The closer to the equator, the colder it is.

• The farther from the equator, the colder it is.

• Latitude does not affect temperature.

• The closer to the poles, the warmer it is.

The tropical zone is found between which latitudes?

• 0° to 23.5°

• 23.5° to 66.5°

• 66.5° to 90°

• 0° to 90°

Fill in the blank: The polar zones extend from about 66.5° to 90°N and 66.5° to 90°S latitudes. Between them are the _______ zones.

• tropical

• temperate

• equatorial

• arctic

Which of the following latitudes is part of the temperate zone?

• 0°

• 23.5°

• 45°

• 90°

Fill in the blank: The _______ zones extend from about 66.5° to 90°N and 66.5° to 90°S latitudes.

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

• equatorial

Which latitude marks the boundary of the tropical zone?

• 0°

• 23.5°

• 66.5°

• 90°

Fill in the blank: The _______ is located at 66.5° N latitude.

• A) Equator

• B) Tropic of Cancer

• C) Arctic Circle

• D) Antarctic Circle