Question

Select all the factors that affect the climate of North America.

• A. The vast size of the continent
• B. Prevailing winds
• C. Ocean currents
• D. The direction of the mountains

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A The vast size of the continent
B Prevailing winds
C Ocean currents
D The direction of the mountains

• Different parts of North America experience different types of climate owing to the sheer size of the continent.
• The Western Cordilleras and the Eastern Highlands prevent the winds from the Pacific and Atlantic ocean from reaching the interior of the continent.
• Two cold currents, namely the California current and the Labrador current hit the continent along the south-west and north-east coast respectively. These currents reduce the temperatures in these areas.
• Prevailing winds are winds that occur on a global scale that affect the climate.