Geography and Climate
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Which factor plays a major role in determining the climate of an area?

  • Longitude
  • Vegetation
  • Latitude (correct)
  • Population density
  • What are some factors that contribute to the climate of a region?

  • Population density, longitude, precipitation, and vegetation
  • Temperature, humidity, air pressure, and population density
  • Latitude, elevation, ocean currents, and wind patterns (correct)
  • Latitude, longitude, temperature, and wind patterns
  • What is one effect of latitude on climate?

  • Areas near the equator and poles receive the same amount of solar energy, resulting in similar temperatures in both regions
  • Latitude has no effect on climate
  • Areas near the equator receive more solar energy than areas near the poles, leading to higher temperatures in tropical regions and lower temperatures in polar regions (correct)
  • Areas near the poles receive more solar energy than areas near the equator, leading to higher temperatures in polar regions and lower temperatures in tropical regions
  • What is the Tropic of Cancer?

    <p>A latitude line located at about 23º north of the Equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does latitude measure?

    <p>The distance from the Equator in degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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