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How does latitude affect climate?

A
Latitude controls the angle of tilt for Earth’s axis.
B
Latitude determines the duration of daylight hours.
C
Latitude causes air temperatures to remain cool at higher elevations.
D
Latitude causes ocean currents to move in a certain direction.
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Which statement best describes how the distance from a large river affects an area’s climate in the summer?

A
Regions far from rivers experience less variation in air temperatures.
B
Regions far from rivers have land surfaces that remain cool during the entire season.
C
Regions near rivers have water surfaces that rapidly change in temperature from cold to hot.
D
Regions near rivers experience winds from the water that prevent extreme temperature changes.
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Why are temperatures more moderate around the fall and spring equinoxes?

A
The angle at which Earth’s axis tilts changes.
B
Neither end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the Sun.
C
The north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the Sun.
D
The Earth briefly wobbles on its axis.
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Riley lives near a polar zone, where it is cold. He visits his friend Thalia, who lives in a tropical zone, where it is warm all year. They live at similar elevations, and neither lives in a coastal area.What causes the differences in climate where Riley and Thalia live?

A
altitude
B
latitude
C
ocean currents
D
a large body of water
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What happens when the south end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the Sun?

A
The Northern Hemisphere experiences fall.
B
The Northern Hemisphere experiences spring.
C
The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.
D
The Southern Hemisphere experiences summer.
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What happens during the fall in September?

A
The Sun is at its highest point in the sky.
B
The northern end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the Sun.
C
The Northern Hemisphere receives minimal daylight hours.
D
The Sun’s rays are not as concentrated as in summer.

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