What are the main regional factors that influence Earth's climate?

Andes Mountains and Climate Effects

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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Wind patterns, mountain ranges, and large bodies of water
Human activities and urbanization
None of the above
Only solar radiation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rain shadow effect?
A phenomenon where mountains cause increased rainfall on both sides
A process where mountains block wind entirely
A situation where mountains have no impact on weather
An effect where one side of a mountain receives more rain than the other
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which side of a mountain typically receives more rainfall due to the rain shadow effect?
Leeward side
Windward side
Neither side
Both sides equally
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of the Andes Mountains, which side is the windward side?
Eastern side
Western side
Northern side
Southern side
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the Atacama Desert so dry?
It receives moisture from the Pacific Ocean
It is on the windward side of the Andes
It is on the leeward side of the Andes
It is located at the equator
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do tectonic plates play in the formation of the Andes Mountains?
They cause the oceanic plate to subduct beneath the continental plate
They have no role
They only affect volcanic activity
They cause the continental plate to subduct beneath the oceanic plate
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the subduction of tectonic plates contribute to mountain formation?
By increasing rainfall
By creating valleys
By forcing magma and lithosphere upwards
By causing earthquakes
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