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Name 4 things that influence climate.

latitude, altitude, nearby water, ocean currents, prevailing winds

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Explain what is shown in this image.

This image shows the latitude lines of the Earth. Latitude is how far north or south a location is from the equator.

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What is altitude?

Altitude is a measurement of height above sea level.

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Explain what is shown in this image.

This image shows the ocean currents. Warm water from the equator moves in currents to the poles. Cold water moves towards the equator.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of Western Europe?

The Gulf Stream takes warm ocean water to Western Europe and makes the climate warmer than it would otherwise be.

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Explain how cold ocean currents move.

Cold ocean currents move away from the north and south poles towards the equator.

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What are prevailing winds?

Prevailing winds are winds that blow more often from one direction than another. They influence climate by moving air masses around the globe.

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Fill in the blank: Warm ocean currents bring __________ prevailing winds.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean.

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Explain the direct and indirect light in this image.

Due to Earth's tile, the sunlight from the sun hits the equator directly and provides more warmth. The poles receive indirect light and less warmth.

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Explain what is shown in this image.

This image shows the prevailing winds. Prevailing winds are winds that blow more often from one direction than another.

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Explain what is shown in this image.

This image shows altitude. Altitude is a measurement of height above sea level.

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What is an important difference between climate and weather?

Climate deals with a long period of time. Weather is the current conditions at a certain place and time.

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