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CFU ESS2.3 Factors That Affect Climate1 (6/19/2024)

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10 questions
Answer the following questions.
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Which statement correctly describes one way ocean currents affect a region?

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Based on the diagram provided, which area has cooler climates?

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Use the map and the passage to answer the next question.

Springfield, Missouri and San Francisco, California are at similar latitudes, but have very different climates. Springfield has hot summers and cold winters, while San Francisco has about the same temperature all year. What is the most likely reason that the two cities have such different climates?

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The diagram below shows the flow of ocean currents across the globe. Use the map to answer the following question.

How does the Labrador Current affect the climate of Canada and Greenland?

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According to the climate data, which location has the most precipitation during the summer?

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According to the climate data, which location has the most consistent temperature throughout the year?

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How does latitude affect the climate of a place?

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What two factors are primarily used to describe climate?

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The map below shows Atlantic Ocean currents.

Surface currents in the ocean affect the climate of land areas nearby. Which of the currents most affects the state of Massachusetts and the surrounding areas?

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Use the map of currents to answer the question below.

Peru is located near the equator. Places near the equator usually have the most average yearly precipitation and warmest temperatures, yet Peru has one of the coolest, driest climates on Earth. What would cause Peru to have a cooler, drier climate?