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Which factor influences climate by causing the sun's energy to be less concentrated at the poles than near the equator?
Which factor influences climate by causing the sun's energy to be less concentrated at the poles than near the equator?
- Winds and Air Masses
- Elevation
- Ocean Currents
- Latitude (correct)
Which factor influences climate by bringing warm, moist air to Pacific coastal areas in Canada?
Which factor influences climate by bringing warm, moist air to Pacific coastal areas in Canada?
- Ocean Currents (correct)
- Latitude
- Elevation
- Winds and Air Masses
Which factor influences climate by creating fog where the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream meet?
Which factor influences climate by creating fog where the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream meet?
- Latitude
- Winds and Air Masses
- Elevation
- Ocean Currents (correct)
Which factor influences climate by determining whether an air mass is wet or dry, cold or warm?
Which factor influences climate by determining whether an air mass is wet or dry, cold or warm?
Which factor influences climate by bringing prevailing winds from the west in Canada?
Which factor influences climate by bringing prevailing winds from the west in Canada?
Which factor influences the climate in urban areas?
Which factor influences the climate in urban areas?
What factor determines whether an air mass is continental or maritime?
What factor determines whether an air mass is continental or maritime?
What causes precipitation on the windward side of a mountain?
What causes precipitation on the windward side of a mountain?
What factor moderates the climate in areas close to water?
What factor moderates the climate in areas close to water?
What factor causes the leeward side of a mountain to be warmer and drier?
What factor causes the leeward side of a mountain to be warmer and drier?
