Multiple Choice Quiz:
- What is the primary cause of an ocean current?
- A) Temperature
- B) Winds
- C) Density
- D) All of the above
- Which side of a mountain receives more rain?
- A) Windward side
- B) Leeward side
- What is the Coriolis Effect?
- A) The bending of winds due to Earth's rotation
- B) The movement of ocean currents
- C) The effect of temperature on water density
- D) The effect of salinity on water density
- Which climate type is characterized by hot days and cool nights?
- A) Polar
- B) Severe
- C) Dry
- D) Tropical
- What characterizes a high-pressure system?
- A) Strong winds and cloud cover
- B) Surrounded by colder air masses
- C) Surrounded by warmer air masses and little to no winds
- D) High temperatures and high humidity
Climate
Factors that Affect Climate
Latitude
- The farther away from the equator, the colder the climate generally is.
- Areas near the equator receive more direct sunlight and heat.
Proximity to large bodies of water
- Water heats and cools slower than land.
- Coastal regions will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Ocean currents
- Currents move cold and warm water to different parts of the Earth