Climate Zones

Question 1

The town of Highcrest is located at 2,500 m above sea level and about 40° N latitude. Its climate is cool with moderate rainfall, typical of a mountain zone. Which plant is most likely to be common there because the climate supports it?

Accepted Answer

Alpine meadow grasses

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Mangrove shrubs

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Saguaro cactus

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Palm trees

Question 2

Which of the following explains why a location belongs to a particular climate zone?

Accepted Answer

Its distance from the equator (latitude) and its geographic features such as mountains or nearby oceans.

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Only how far it is from the equator; the land’s shape and nearby water don’t matter.

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Only its altitude; latitude has no effect on climate.

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Its longitude and how much rain it gets in the summer months.

Question 3

City A and City B are both located at 30° north latitude. City A sits on a flat coastal plain, while City B is high up in a mountain range far from the sea. Which statement best explains why the two cities belong to different climate zones?

Accepted Answer

Both cities have the same latitude, but City A’s low elevation and closeness to the ocean keep it warm and moist, whereas City B’s high altitude makes it cooler and drier; these geographic factors change their climate zones.

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City A gets more rain because it is near the ocean, and City B gets less rain because mountains cannot hold water.

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City A is warmer because it receives more direct sunlight, while City B is cooler because it is farther from the equator.

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City A is in a different zone because it lies on the east side of the world and City B is on the west side.

Try three questions

The town of Highcrest is located at 2,500 m above sea level and about 40° N latitude. Its climate is cool with moderate rainfall, typical of a mountain zone. Which plant is most likely to be common there because the climate supports it?

Which of the following explains why a location belongs to a particular climate zone?

City A and City B are both located at 30° north latitude. City A sits on a flat coastal plain, while City B is high up in a mountain range far from the sea. Which statement best explains why the two cities belong to different climate zones?

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