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What is the main factor that determines the climate of a certain place?

Altitude above sea level

Latitude relative to the equator (correct)

Proximity to mountain ranges

Distance from the nearest ocean

Which phenomenon causes moving objects in the Northern Hemisphere to deflect clockwise?

Ocean currents

Earth's rotation

Coriolis effect (correct)

Altitude gradient

What is the primary role of the Coriolis effect in ocean currents?

Deflecting currents away from their intended path (correct)

Causing uniform water temperatures globally

Accelerating currents towards the equator

Creating tidal waves along coastlines

How does altitude affect climate according to the text?

Lower altitudes lead to colder climates (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ocean currents in the dispersal of marine organisms?

Dispersing organisms across vast distances (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the rotation of Earth influence air movement in different hemispheres?

Results in air deflection based on latitude (B) Signup and view all the answers

What causes precipitation on mountains?

Moist air rising and cooling, causing water vapor to condense (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do areas far from bodies of water tend to have more extreme climates?

The absence of large water bodies to moderate temperature changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the sea breeze phenomenon?

Land heats up faster than water during the day (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the leeward side of a mountain range characterized by?

Dry, arid conditions due to lack of moisture (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Sierra Madre mountain range in the Philippines affect the local climate?

It blocks typhoons approaching from the Pacific, shielding inland areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that causes the land breeze phenomenon at night?

Land cools faster than water due to water's high specific heat capacity (C) Signup and view all the answers