4.6 - Factors Affecting Weather and Climate
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Practice Questions
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What does latitude measure?
💡 Hint: Think of how we know the location of the equator.
How does altitude affect temperature?
💡 Hint: Remember mountainous regions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which factor affects the amount of solar energy received by a location?
💡 Hint: Think about where the sun shines directly.
True or False: Higher altitudes usually result in warmer temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel at the top of a mountain.
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Predict how climate might differ between a coastal city at sea level and a mountain town high in the Andes. Consider factors like temperature, precipitation, and seasonal changes.
💡 Hint: Use the factors of altitude and distance from the sea to guide your predictions.
You are tasked with planning a new agricultural area. Consider how latitude, altitude, and proximity to water bodies might influence your choices.
💡 Hint: Remember how climates differ based on these factors!
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