Global Temperature Patterns (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which hemisphere contains much more extensive landmass?
Which hemisphere contains much more extensive landmass?
Northern hemisphere
Why does land create more significant temperature variations than water?
Why does land create more significant temperature variations than water?
Land heats up & cools down faster
What is the continental effect?
What is the continental effect?
Extreme temps far from ocean influence
What temperature range can Moscow experience between seasons?
What temperature range can Moscow experience between seasons?
Can exceed 30°C difference
What effect does the North Atlantic Drift have on Ireland?
What effect does the North Atlantic Drift have on Ireland?
Raises temps, creating mild winters
How much warmer is Ireland than expected for its latitude due to the North Atlantic Drift?
How much warmer is Ireland than expected for its latitude due to the North Atlantic Drift?
Up to 10°C warmer
What effect does the California Current have on adjacent coastal regions?
What effect does the California Current have on adjacent coastal regions?
Cooling effect
Why does the southern hemisphere have milder, more stable temperatures?
Why does the southern hemisphere have milder, more stable temperatures?
Oceanic dominance stabilises temps
What is Sydney's annual temperature range between seasons?
What is Sydney's annual temperature range between seasons?
Only about 15°C difference
When do seasonal changes occur in the southern hemisphere compared to the northern?
When do seasonal changes occur in the southern hemisphere compared to the northern?
At opposite times
Which month marks the beginning of summer in the southern hemisphere?
Which month marks the beginning of summer in the southern hemisphere?
December
Which areas show more dramatic temperature variations between seasons?
Which areas show more dramatic temperature variations between seasons?
Landmasses over oceanic regions