Question

Question 1.

How can mountains influence climate?

A. Mountains do not have any impact on the climate of an area.
B. They can block the wind which can change the amount of precipitation that falls next to the mountain
C. They cause significant flooding around the bottom of the mountain.
D. They cause the land around the mountain to become very dry.

Question 2.

What factors influence climate? Select 3 that apply.

A. Population
B. Closeness to bodies of water
C. Ocean currents
D. Geographic location

Answer 1

Question 1-B
Question 2-b, c, d

Answer 2

Question 1: Answer: B. They can block the wind which can change the amount of precipitation that falls next to the mountain.

Question 2: Answer: B. Closeness to bodies of water, C. Ocean currents, and D. Geographic location.


Explanations:

1. Mountains can create a barrier for wind and moisture, leading to different climatic conditions on the windward and leeward sides. The windward side usually receives more precipitation, while the leeward side is typically drier, creating a rain shadow effect.

2. Climate is influenced by a variety of factors, including closeness to bodies of water (which can moderate temperature and affect precipitation), ocean currents (which can distribute heat and impact regional climates), and geographic location (which determines factors like latitude, altitude, and proximity to landforms like mountains). Population is not a direct factor influencing climate, but human activities can indirectly affect climate through the emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.