3TVa Homework Lesson 1 Climates Assignments 1-8

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Climates – Assignments

• Write your answers in your notebook. Try to make a complete answer. In your answer, try to repeat a part of the question. This way, your answers can be more of a help when you start preparing for the test.
  
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Lesson 1 - assignments

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1.
Norway has a colder climate than Morocco. An important factor for this has to do with energy from the sun. Explain why Morocco is warmer than Norway, due to the sun’s radiaton.

2.
When you are on a mountain top, you are closer to the sun. Why is it cold high on the mountain?

3.
The temperature in the valley of a mountain is 10oC. You are going on a mountain climb that will bring you 500 metres up. What is the temperature when you get there?

4.
In Zandvoort, temperatures in both April and September can be 20oC. When will it be more agreable to swim in the sea, in April or in September? Explain why.

5.
Amsterdam and Minsk (Belarus) are at the same latitude. In Minsk, the average temperature in summer is warmer. Does Minsk have onshore or offshore winds?

6.
In winter, Minsk will be a lot colder than Amsterdam. Explain why. In your answer, use onshore and offshore winds plus the temperature of the sea water.

7. In The Netherlands, we have a moderate sea climate, but Canadian regions at the same latitude have a inland climate. This difference is (partly) caused by ocean currents. Please explain.

8.
On the map below, you will see the Taklimakan desert in China. Why is that region a desert?

Do you have any questions about this lesson / temperature factors?