Lab: Weather Patterns Answers

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Which factors cause Earth to experience seasons? Check all that apply.the speed of Earth’s rotationthe tilt of Earth’s axisthe directness of the Sun’s raysthe distance from the Sunthe distance from the equatorthe altitude of an area

A
the speed of Earth’s rotation
B
the tilt of Earth’s axis
C
the directness of the Sun’s rays
D
the distance from the Sun
E
the distance from the equator
F
the altitude of an area
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✔ JuneMarch December

A
June
B
March
C
December
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The northern end is tilted toward the Sun.✔ The southern end is tilted toward the Sun.Neither end is tilted toward the Sun.

A
The northern end is tilted toward the Sun.
B
The southern end is tilted toward the Sun.
C
Neither end is tilted toward the Sun.
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June September ✔ December

A
June
B
September
C
December
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How do ocean currents affect temperature? Check all that apply.They carry cold water from the poles to the equator and cool air over land.They flow north and then south below the equator.They flow south and then north above the equator.They move warm water from the equator to the poles and heat air over land.They move east to west and create prevailing winds.They move west to east and create seasonal winds.

A
They carry cold water from the poles to the equator and cool air over land.
B
They flow north and then south below the equator.
C
They flow south and then north above the equator.
D
They move warm water from the equator to the poles and heat air over land.
E
They move east to west and create prevailing winds.
F
They move west to east and create seasonal winds.
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June ✔ MarchDecember

A
June
B
March
C
December

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