How does latitude affect the climate?

Latitude affects precipitation, The closer in latitude to the equator, the warmer it is

Why does latitude impact precipitation?

Because there is warmer, moist air closer to the equator.

How does proximity to mountains impact climate?

Places on certain sides of mountains receive more rain

The temperature and precipitation of a place, The long term pattern of weather of a place

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Sayulita's climate is so warm and humid?

We are directly near mountain ranges which cause dry climate

How does elevation impact the climate?

The higher you go in elevation, the colder it is

How does wind impact climate?

The wind direction impacts the weather that approaches you, The wind makes weather move from one area to another

Where are the warmest ocean currents and why?

Close to equator; there is more moist air and warmer temps

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1
Which climate control means that places closer to large bodies of water have mild climates?
Proximity to mountains
Main Winds
Ocean Currents
Proximity to water
2
How does latitude affect the climate?
Latitude affects precipitation
The closer in latitude to the equator, the colder it is.
The closer in latitude to the equator, the warmer it is
Latitude does not affect the climate.
3
Why does latitude impact precipitation?
Because there is more rain on lines of latitude
Because there is colder temperatures closer the equator.
Because there is warmer, moist air closer to the equator.
4
What are the 3 main climate zones of the world?
Tropical, temperate, dry
Tropical, temperate, mild
Tropical, mild, polar
Tropical, temperate, polar
5
How does proximity to mountains impact climate?
Mountains create wind
Places on certain sides of mountains receive more rain
Mountains create warmer air
places closer to mountains receive more rain
6
What is climate?
The temperature and precipitation of a place
The long term pattern of weather of a place
The way a place looks
The way a place feels
7
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Sayulita's climate is so warm and humid?
We are near large bodies of water
We are closer the equator, causing warm temps. and more rain
We are directly near mountain ranges which cause dry climate
We are low in elevation, close to sea level
8
How does elevation impact the climate?
The higher you go in elevation, the warmer it is
Higher elevations produce more rain
The higher you go in elevation, the colder it is
Higher elevations have more sun
9
How does wind impact climate?
Wind causes rain
The wind direction impacts the weather that approaches you
The wind makes weather move from one area to another
10
Where are the warmest ocean currents and why?
above the equator; there is more moist air and warmer temps
Close to equator; there is more moist air and warmer temps
Below the equator; there is more moist air and warmer temps

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