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What is altitude?

The height above or below sea level

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Why do large bodies of water (oceans, lakes) moderate temperatures on nearby land?

Water heats up and cools down more slowly than land.

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What factors affect temperature?

latitude, altitude, distance from large bodies of water, and ocean currents

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Where is it colder: the base of a mountain or its peak?

The peak

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How do prevailing winds affect precipitation?

Prevailing winds can bring humid air masses or dry air masses. More humid air masses can cause more precipitation.

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Are areas near the equator warmer or cooler than areas near the poles?

warmer

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How do mountains affect precipitation?

Mountains block air masses, so the leeward side of the mountain gets little precipitation.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

They can heat or cool air in marine climates.

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What is a monsoon?

Sea and land breezes over a large region that change direction with the seasons

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How do monsoons affect precipitation?

If an air mass that is very humid blows over land, it can cause heavy precipitation.

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What factors affect precipitation?

Prevailing winds, presence of mountains, and seasonal winds

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What is climate?

Climate refers to the average year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds in an area.

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What are the winds that usually blow in one direction in a region?

Prevailing winds

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