Select the factors that determine a region's climate.

1) topography

2) elevation

3) latitude

4) proximity to oceans and mountains

5) all of the above

Explain how Western Europe's physical geography affects its climate, settlement patterns, culture, and economy.

If the moon is located at the vernal equinox on the first day of spring, what is the phase of the moon

As a hurricane or tropical storm approaches your location, its forward speed decreases from 20 kt to 10 kt. How might that affect rainfall? a. Less flooding because rain will have more time to soak into the ground b.

If the amount of solar energy reaching a body of water increased, how would it affect the rate of evaporation

Which air masses influence much of the weather in north america, especially east of the rocky mountains? a. maritime tropical and continental polar b. maritime polar and continental polar c. continental polar and continental tropical d.

What is the immediate consequence of a city failing to provide educational resources for its residents? A. The city may improve its pollution levels. B. The city may struggle to cope with an urban heat island. C.

Explain how climate changes

Why is natural gas nonrenewable

n what form is the majority of freshwater on Earth found? a. Ice caps and glaciers b. Groundwater c. Water in lakes, rivers, and streams d. Seawater

Which of the following about carbon sinks is not true? a. They emit more carbon than they take in. b. They take in more carbon they emit. c. They store carbon from the atmosphere. d. They include oceans and forests.