10 Questions
Which factor influences climate by causing the sun's energy to be less concentrated at the poles than near the equator?
Latitude
Which factor influences climate by bringing warm, moist air to Pacific coastal areas in Canada?
Ocean Currents
Which factor influences climate by creating fog where the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream meet?
Ocean Currents
Which factor influences climate by determining whether an air mass is wet or dry, cold or warm?
Winds and Air Masses
Which factor influences climate by bringing prevailing winds from the west in Canada?
Winds and Air Masses
Which factor influences the climate in urban areas?
Man-made
What factor determines whether an air mass is continental or maritime?
Moisture
What causes precipitation on the windward side of a mountain?
Relief
What factor moderates the climate in areas close to water?
Nearness to water
What factor causes the leeward side of a mountain to be warmer and drier?
Direction of wind
Test your knowledge on the factors that influence climate, including the effects of proximity to water, latitude, ocean currents, winds and air masses, elevation, and relief. Explore how these factors impact temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns around the world.
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