climate

5. The balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing longwave radiation determines Earth’s __________temperature
8. Seasonal variation in day length and temperature results from Earth’s __________ around the Sun
10. Differences in surface net radiation create global patterns of __________ circulation
12. The apparent deflection of moving air due to Earth’s rotation is called the __________ effect
14. When air rises, it cools and may result in __________
15. Rain shadows occur on the __________ side of a mountain

1. __________ currents, like the Gulf Stream, warm coastal areas.
2. Global rainfall is highest at the __________.
3. are often found near 30 degrees latitude
4. The equator receives the most direct __________
6. The __________ side of a mountain usually receives more rainfall.
7. A region with climate conditions influenced by topography, vegetation, or soil type is called a __________
9. The main cause of Earth’s seasons is the __________ of its axis
11. Warm air can hold more __________ than cold air
13. __________ currents are driven by surface winds and Earth’s rotation