Climate and Geography

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Which of the following statements is true about the climate of Minneapolis and Seattle?

  • The climate of Minneapolis and Seattle is not affected by their location.
  • They have similar temperatures throughout the year.
  • Minneapolis has a cooler climate than Seattle (correct)
  • Seattle has hot summers and cold winters like Minneapolis.

Which city has a cooler and wetter climate all year round?

  • Los Angeles
  • New York
  • Seattle (correct)
  • Minneapolis

Which city has a cooler and wetter climate throughout the year?

  • Minneapolis
  • New York
  • Seattle (correct)
  • Chicago

Which of the following statements is true about the temperature range in Minneapolis and Seattle?

<p>Minneapolis has a narrower range of temperatures throughout the year than Seattle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the difference in climate between Minneapolis and Seattle?

<p>Their proximity to large bodies of water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the difference in climate between Minneapolis and Seattle?

<p>The distance from the ocean. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Seattle have a more stable temperature over time compared to Minneapolis?

<p>Seattle is located near the coast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What affects the temperature of nearby cities?

<p>The ocean or land around the city (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures over time than areas far from the ocean?

<p>The ocean stores energy better than land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city has a wider range of temperatures throughout the year?

<p>Minneapolis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city has a wider range of temperatures throughout the year?

<p>Minneapolis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the temperature range in Minneapolis and Seattle?

<p>Seattle has a wider range of temperatures throughout the year than Minneapolis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Minneapolis and Seattle are located at similar latitudes but have different climates.
  • Minneapolis has cold winters and hot summers, while Seattle is cool and wet all year round.
  • Minneapolis is located in the middle of North America and is far from the ocean, while Seattle is located near the coast.
  • The ocean stores energy better than land, which affects the temperature of nearby cities.
  • Land heats up and loses heat quickly, while water takes a long time to heat up and lose heat.
  • The temperature of the land or ocean around a city affects the city's climate.
  • Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures over time than areas far from the ocean.
  • Minneapolis has a wider range of temperatures throughout the year than Seattle.
  • Seattle's average temperature in January is 8.4°C, while Minneapolis' average temperature is -4.6°C.
  • Seattle's average temperature in July is 24.3°C, while Minneapolis' average temperature is 28°C.

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