Weather and Climate Lesson 8 and 9

a region on Earth that has a particular average temperature because of its latitude

Hadley's model explains that air circulates around the planet through a system of

Locations near __________ have moderate climate patterns with a narrow daily temperature range.

prevailing wind patterns that blow in fairly constant, predictable patterns around Earth

Latitude determines how much __________ any place on Earth will receive. 

strong winds in the upper troposphere that exist in relatively narrow bands

The warmest climate zone, closest to the equator

This is what it is called when one side of a mountain is wetter than the other side.

the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time

the apparent curve in the path of an object caused by Earth's rotation

This climate zone has more moderate temperatures

Which of these is NOT one of the three factors that influence climate patterns?

The coldest climate zone, located farthest from the equator

the long-term weather pattern for a given area