Geographical Distribution of Temperature (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How many main factors control temperature distribution across the Earth's surface?
How many main factors control temperature distribution across the Earth's surface?
Five factors
What is the approximate angle of Earth's axial tilt?
What is the approximate angle of Earth's axial tilt?
23.5 degrees
Why does the equator experience consistently higher temperatures than polar regions?
Why does the equator experience consistently higher temperatures than polar regions?
Solar radiation hits most directly
Which climate zones remain cold all year and receive only oblique sunlight?
Which climate zones remain cold all year and receive only oblique sunlight?
Polar regions
What type of climate develops in regions far from the ocean's moderating influence?
What type of climate develops in regions far from the ocean's moderating influence?
Continental climates
Why do seas and oceans stabilise temperature patterns?
Why do seas and oceans stabilise temperature patterns?
They have high heat capacity
Where does the Gulf Stream originate and in which direction does it flow?
Where does the Gulf Stream originate and in which direction does it flow?
Gulf of Mexico, flowing northeast
Without the Gulf Stream, Ireland's climate would resemble which location?
Without the Gulf Stream, Ireland's climate would resemble which location?
Labrador, Canada
Which prevailing winds bring mild maritime air to Ireland from the Atlantic Ocean?
Which prevailing winds bring mild maritime air to Ireland from the Atlantic Ocean?
South-westerly winds
Between which latitude ranges do westerlies blow from west to east?
Between which latitude ranges do westerlies blow from west to east?
30° and 60°
By how much does temperature typically decrease for every 100 metres gained in altitude?
By how much does temperature typically decrease for every 100 metres gained in altitude?
0.6°C
Where does temperature inversion most commonly occur?
Where does temperature inversion most commonly occur?
In valleys and basins