(5th) Chapter 5 Lesson 5 Quiz Review

The higher the elevation, the hotter it gets.

What happens because of increased elevation?

Periods of very cold weather

What's the other name for "Temperate Zones"

Where is the equator located, in terms of latitude?

Which is true?

___________________ helps protect people from the Sun's UV rays.

Damage to skin when exposed in very cold weather for too long

As you travel along the coast from Miami to New York, the temperature becomes cooler. Why does the temperature change?

The weather patterns over a long time make up an area's

Height above sea level is called:

Satellites move around in space to collect weather data.

______________ gives the government a way to alert people about the quality of the air

The ______________ is closest to the equator and receives the most direct sunlight

The measure of how far a place is from the equator

Most of the United States is in which climate zone?

The ___________ experiences some seasons, get plenty of precipitation, and have warm summers and mild winters.

 In the United States, why are winter months colder than summer months?

Which of the following does not affect climate?