Altitude and Climate QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on how altitude affects climate and temperature! by Magsalay, Aljon S. 1 1. Low altitude = Cold climate. True or False? a b. False b c. Varies c a. True d d. Increases 2 2. What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases? a a. Remains the same b b. Increases c d. Varies d c. Decreases 3 3. Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles? a b. Great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas. b c. Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas. c a. Great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface. d d. Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface. 4 4. Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up the mountain? a b. The temperature decreases as the altitude decreases. b a. The temperature increases as the altitude increases. c c. The temperature remains the same as the altitude increases. d d. The temperature deceases as the altitude decreases. 5 5. During summer, many people visit Baguio because of the cold weather. What makes Baguio cold? a d. All of the above b c. The altitude c a. The distance from the ocean d b. The topography