Factors Affecting Temperature (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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Which four factors affect the temperature of a location on Earth?
Which four factors affect the temperature of a location on Earth?
Latitude, altitude, currents, distance
By how much does temperature decrease for every 145 km travelled towards the poles?
By how much does temperature decrease for every 145 km travelled towards the poles?
1°C
Why does latitude affect temperature?
Why does latitude affect temperature?
Sun's rays hit at varying angles
How much does temperature decrease for every 100 metres of altitude gained?
How much does temperature decrease for every 100 metres of altitude gained?
0.65°C
Why are temperatures cooler at higher altitudes?
Why are temperatures cooler at higher altitudes?
Thinner air with fewer greenhouse gases
What effect do warm ocean currents have on coastal temperatures?
What effect do warm ocean currents have on coastal temperatures?
They raise coastal temperatures
Which current flows along South Africa's east coast?
Which current flows along South Africa's east coast?
Agulhas Current (warm)
How is temperature range calculated?
How is temperature range calculated?
Maximum temp - minimum temp
Which climate type has smaller temperature ranges between seasons?
Which climate type has smaller temperature ranges between seasons?
Maritime climates
Why do oceans moderate coastal temperatures?
Why do oceans moderate coastal temperatures?
They heat up and cool down slowly