What is the term for the dry area created on the leeward side of mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Rain shadow
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Which region’s climate is influenced heavily by elevation?
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- Intermountain West
Why is Denver cooler than other cities at the same latitude?
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- High elevation
How does elevation affect precipitation in the U.S. Southwest?
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- Causes rain shadows
In the Rocky Mountains, what weather pattern is common due to elevation?
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- Frequent rain showers
Why do areas at higher elevations receive less oxygen?
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- Lower air pressure
How does elevation influence the temperature in mountainous regions?
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- It makes temperatures cooler
Which climate phenomenon is common at high elevations?
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- Rapid temperature changes
The Sierra Nevada mountain range creates what effect on its leeward side?
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- Rain shadow
What is the effect of increasing elevation on temperature?
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- Temperature increases
Why are San Francisco summers cooler than inland California?
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- Influence of the California Current
Which of these is true about the Gulf Stream’s effect?
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- It brings warm, moist air
How do ocean currents impact temperature variations in coastal cities?
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- They moderate temperatures
What is a direct effect of cold ocean currents near the coast?
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- Drier, cooler air
Which ocean current affects Alaska’s southern coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Alaska Current
Which climate characteristic is influenced by ocean currents along the U.S. West Coast?
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- Cooler summer temperatures
How does the Gulf Stream affect the eastern U.S.?
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- It warms coastal areas
Which ocean current has a warming effect on the eastern United States?
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- Gulf Stream
What climate zone is most likely to experience snow during winter months?
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- Temperate
Which of the following is a characteristic of a temperate climate?
Correct answer(s):
- Four distinct seasons