Elevation
How does a higher elevation generally affect temerature?
Temperature decreases
Why are the locations in high latitudes so much colder than the locations in low latitudes?
The receive less direct sunlight
If the Earth didn't ______, wind would blow straight towards the equator
Rotate
Ocean currents move in a circular pattern called ________?
Gyres
Places closet to __________ are generally warmer because they get direct sunlight.
Equator
What is the height above sea level?
Elevation
The tropic zone is in between which two lines of latitude?
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Global wind patterns are caused by __________ of the Earth's surface?
uneven heating
Ocean currents move energy in the form of _________?
heat
The atmospheric condition in one place over a short period of time?
Weather
What are the 3 main climate zones in order from the equator to the poles?
Tropical, Temperate, Polar
What is the main line of latitude and what is it's degrees?
Equator 0 degrees
Narrow band of fast moving air?
Jet stream
Ocean currents bring warm water from _______ to _________?
the equator, the poles
What heats up and cools down more QUICKLY?
Land
Climate zone that has true seasons and moderate levels of precipitations?
Temperate
Regions closer to __________ tend to have colder year-round climates?
The poles
Curved path of wind due to Earth's rotation?
Coriolis Effect
In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____?
land
The Earth rotates in what directions?
West to East
Paterson, NJ has a latitude of 40 N. In what climate zone is it located?
Temperate
What does latitude refer to?
The distance from the equator
Which way do local coastal winds blow at night?
From land to water
The dry side of a mountain where little rain falls is the __________?
Rain Shadow
What is the term for when the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the Sun, resulting in the shortest days and longest nights of the year?
Winter Solstice