What is the primary reason for California’s Mediterranean climate along its coast?
  • California Current and latitude
What effect does the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean have on Florida’s climate?
  • It moderates temperatures and brings humid air
Why does San Francisco experience cooler summers compared to other inland California cities?
  • Impact of California Current and ocean proximity
Why does the temperature drop as you go higher in elevation, such as in the Rocky Mountains?
  • Lower air pressure and thinner atmosphere
Which of the following is typical of a tropical climate found in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico?
  • High temperatures and heavy rainfall
How does latitude affect the seasonal variation in temperatures in northern states compared to southern states?
  • Latitude causes northern states to have more seasonal variation
Which region has cooler summer temperatures because of its coastal proximity and maritime influence?
  • Pacific Northwest
In which U.S. climate zone are tornadoes most frequent due to the collision of warm and cold air masses?
  • Midwest and Great Plains
Why is humidity higher in the southeastern United States compared to the southwestern United States?
  • Influence of the Gulf of Mexico