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What is the main factor that affects the concentration of energy from the sun at different latitudes?
Distance from the equator
Why do places at higher altitudes tend to be cooler?
Air molecules are spaced farther apart at higher altitudes
What is the effect of latitude on climate?
Places at higher latitudes tend to be cooler
What is the role of large bodies of water in regulating local climate?
They help regulate temperatures by releasing heat slowly
Why are temperatures warmer at lower altitudes?
Air molecules are denser at lower altitudes
What happens to the air above a body of water in the winter?
It is warmed by the heat from the body of water
Learn how latitude, altitude, and other factors influence temperature and climate. Understand how the location of a place affects its energy reception from the sun and its resulting temperature.
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