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1
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Earth Tilt

A

23.5

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____receives most of the sun’s rays.

A

equator

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3
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Places found near poles are the ____, while places near the ____ receives more heat.

A

coldest; equator

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4
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The closer the latitude to the equator, the _____ the temperature.

A

higher

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5
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The farther the latitude to the equator, the ____ the temperature.

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lower

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6
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What are the difference between valley and a mountain?

A

Valley
- lower than mountains
- gas molecules are the closer
- higher temperature
- warmer
Mountain
- higher than valley
- gas molecules are not to close
- lower temperature
- colder

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7
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What are the similarities of valley and mountain?

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  • they both found in the troposphere
  • there are grasses and trees
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The _____ the altitude, the lower the temperature.

A

higher

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9
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The lower the altitude, the ____ the temperature.

A

higher

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10
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Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain?

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The temperature decreases as the altitude increases

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It is the configuration of a surface including its relief and position of its natural and man-made features.

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Topography

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It is the side which faces the prevailing winds (upwind)

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Windward side

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It is a side sheltered from the wind by the mountains very elevation (downwind)

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Leeward side

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It is the area located on the leeward side of the mountain.

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Rain Shadow

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15
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How bodies of water affect the climate of a place?

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For example,the closer the place is to bodies of water, the greater the chance of rain, while the farther ones do not always have rain.

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