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
Why is humidity higher in the southeastern United States compared to the southwestern United States?
  • Influence of the Gulf of Mexico
Which of the following contributes to the high snowfall in the Sierra Nevada during winter?
  • High elevation and Pacific moisture
Which of the following factors has the most impact on the arid climate of the southwestern U.S.?
  • Rain shadow effect and latitude