1) Which of the below factors DO NOT affect temperature? a) latitude b) altitude c) distance from large bodies of water d) moon e) ocean currents 2) ________ refers to the average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds in an area. a) climate b) leeward c) windward d) monsoon 3) ________ is the distance from the equator measured in degrees. a) climate b) latitude c) monsoon d) leeward 4) This climate zone is the area near the equator, between about 23.5 degrees north latitude and 23.5 degrees south latitude. a) polar zone b) temperate zone c) tropical zone d) continental zone 5) This climate zone extends from about 66.5 degrees to 90 degrees north and 66.5 degrees to 90 degrees south latitude. a) oceanic zone b) tropical zone c) temperate zone d) polar zone 6) This climate zone is between the tropical zones and the polar zones. a) continental zone b) temperate zone c) tropical zone d) polar zone 7) These climates have relatively mild winters and cool summers. The west coasts of North America, South America, and Europe have these climates. a) continental climates b) temperate climates c) polar climates d) marine climates 8) These climates reach more extreme temperatures. Winters are cold, while summers are warm or hot. Most of Canada, Russia, and the central United States have these climates. a) tropical climates b) marine climates c) temperate climates d) continental climates 9) Which is NOT a factor that affects precipitation? a) prevailing winds b) sunshine c) seasonal winds d) presence of mountains 10) Which side of the mountain does rain or snow fall on. This also the side of the mountain that the wind hits.  a) climate b) leeward c) monsoon d) windward 11) This side of the mountain is downwind. It is in a rain shadow and little precipitation falls here. a) windward b) monsoon c) leeward d) zone 12) Sea and land breezes over a large region that change direction with the seasons are called ________. a) climate b) monsoons c) leeward d) windward

C10 L1 What Causes Climate?

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