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Which accurately describes one way that coastal mountains affect a region’s climate?

A
They determine the way that large masses of cool, dry air move over land.
B
They control the amount of water vapor present in cool, dry air masses.
C
They decrease precipitation on the windward sides of mountain ranges.
D
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise as it moves toward land.
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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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What causes the cycle of seasons on Earth?

A
the tilt of Earth’s axis
B
the shape of Earth’s orbit
C
the direction of Earth’s orbit
D
the distance between Earth and the Sun
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What indicates that an area in the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer?

A
The Sun is at its lowest point in the sky.
B
The north end of Earth is tilted toward the sun.
C
The Northern Hemisphere receives fewer direct rays from the Sun.
D
The northern end of Earth’s axis is tilted away from the Sun.
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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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During which two months do both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive the same amount of energy from the Sun?

A
December and June
B
January and July
C
March and September
D
May and November
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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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Which describes a way that prevailing winds control precipitation totals in a region?

A
They cause oceanic winds to carry water vapor.
B
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise as it moves toward land.
C
They increase the occurrence of droughts in the winter.
D
They reduce rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain.
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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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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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