Chapter 18 climate review

Climate that occurs in the interior of continent with large temperature differences.

The distance in degrees north or south from the equator.

Day is shortest in length on the first day of

Which carries warmth from the tropics toward the polar regions?

Climates are usually classified by

Which is not one of the six major climate zones?

Day is longest in length on the first day of

Compared with weather patterns, climate patterns are more

A time when surface temperatures drop significantly & huge ice sheets spread out over regions.

Weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

The pattern of temperature changes over a year caused by the Earth's position & the Sun.

Day and night are equal in length on the first day of

When it is summer in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

Which is not a main factor that influences climate?

A change in currents in the Pacific Ocean that cause temporary climate change.

Which latitude receives the most amount of solar energy?

Which latitude receives the least amount of solar energy?

A large coastal city probably has cooler summers than a city at the same latitude that is

Which effect is a likely result of global warming?

A climate influenced by a nearby ocean, with mild temperatures & steady precipitation.