Extreme Temperatures (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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Why does the equator receive more intense heating than the poles?
Why does the equator receive more intense heating than the poles?
Sun's rays strike almost perpendicular
What does the albedo effect describe?
What does the albedo effect describe?
How surfaces reflect or absorb radiation
What percentage of incoming radiation do polar ice sheets reflect?
What percentage of incoming radiation do polar ice sheets reflect?
Up to 90%
How do clouds affect surface temperatures?
How do clouds affect surface temperatures?
Reflect radiation back before reaching surface
What is the function of the North Atlantic Drift?
What is the function of the North Atlantic Drift?
Carries tropical heat to higher latitudes
Why do coastal areas have more moderate temperatures than inland areas?
Why do coastal areas have more moderate temperatures than inland areas?
Oceans retain heat for extended periods
What is the environmental lapse rate?
What is the environmental lapse rate?
Temperature drops 6.5°C per 1,000m altitude
What is the highest surface temperature ever recorded on Earth?
What is the highest surface temperature ever recorded on Earth?
70.7°C in the Lut Desert in 2005
Which factor creates Antarctica's extreme cold?
Which factor creates Antarctica's extreme cold?
High albedo ice reflects 90% of radiation
Why are extreme temperatures considered natural hazards?
Why are extreme temperatures considered natural hazards?
They prevent permanent human settlement