Influences of Weather and Climate Quiz REVIEW

The higher the latitude, the colder the climate; the lower the latitude, the __________ the climate.

The prevailing weather patterns of a region

The geography of a region affects its weather because the shape of landforms influences...

Weather and climate are influenced by interactions involving what?

The radiant energy from the Sun is transferred to the atmosphere, causing air movement. The air becomes less ________

Differences in air temperature cause movement in the air, which creates __________.

The distance from sea level

How do oceans influence weather and climate?

Light from the Sun strikes Earth with different intensities in different locations because of... (think flashlight)

Which of the following cause the ocean currents to flow the way that they do?

The Canary Currents run along the edge of Africa. Which direction do you predict the winds are blowing?(use the picture)

The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth

The day-to-day state of the atmosphere

The movement of air by which thermal energy is distributed on Earth's surface

As the air __________, it becomes more dense and falls to Earth's surface.