Which factor is most important in determining climate?
alatitude
btime zone
chours of daylight
dlongitud
Question 2
Which statement best describes one way a large body of water, such as an ocean, influences climate?
Warm ocean air causes a dry climate.
Cool ocean air causes a cool climate.
The ocean has no influence on climate.
Rushing water from tides cools the land.
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Question 3 1 / 1 point
The Gulf Stream is a warm water current that flows away from the equator to northern Europe.
What effect does the Gulf Stream cause?
crashes of warm and cool water in the ocean
warm climates in northern Europe
colder climates near the equator
large waves on the coast of Europe
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Question 4 1 / 1 point
The coast of California on the western side of the state has a moist climate, while the eastern side is a desert.
What could cause this difference?
The west side is closer to the equator than the east.
California has experienced a drastic climate change in the past few years.
Mountains prevent moist air from blowing over into the desert.
Cool winds cannot blow across a large lake into the desert.
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Question 5 1 / 1 point
When the land and the sea warm up at different rates during the day, what is the most likely result?
snow
a breeze
rain
warm temperature
