12 Questions
What is the main factor that determines the climate of a certain place?
Latitude relative to the equator
Which phenomenon causes moving objects in the Northern Hemisphere to deflect clockwise?
Coriolis effect
What is the primary role of the Coriolis effect in ocean currents?
Deflecting currents away from their intended path
How does altitude affect climate according to the text?
Lower altitudes lead to colder climates
What is the role of ocean currents in the dispersal of marine organisms?
Dispersing organisms across vast distances
How does the rotation of Earth influence air movement in different hemispheres?
Results in air deflection based on latitude
What causes precipitation on mountains?
Moist air rising and cooling, causing water vapor to condense
Why do areas far from bodies of water tend to have more extreme climates?
The absence of large water bodies to moderate temperature changes
What is the primary cause of the sea breeze phenomenon?
Land heats up faster than water during the day
What is the leeward side of a mountain range characterized by?
Dry, arid conditions due to lack of moisture
How does the Sierra Madre mountain range in the Philippines affect the local climate?
It blocks typhoons approaching from the Pacific, shielding inland areas
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
Test your knowledge on altitude and water mass movement, including the importance of altitude in determining climate, the significance of water movement in transporting organisms, and the role of water masses in carrying nutrients and pollutants.
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