Climate Patterns

Question 1

The temperature in climate zones generally increases going from

Accepted Answer

A. the poles to the equator.

Question 2

More direct light at the equator means the surface of the Earth is

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warmest

Question 3

Which area of the Earth would have the light and heat energy more spread out, less intense?

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near the pole

Question 4

When light strikes a surface directly, light is concentrated at a smaller area. This means that this area gets

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more heat

Question 5

When light is directed at a larger angle, light energy is spread over a larger area. This means that this area gets

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less heat

Question 6

Changes in __________ can create very different climates for places that are close together.

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elevation

Question 7

Which statement is true about climate?

Accepted Answer

Long-term weather pattern for a given area on Earth

Question 8

Less direct light at the poles due to the round Earth makes the surface of the Earth here

Accepted Answer

coolest

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