Which of the following is an example of an interval variable. A. The number of earthquakes that occurred last year that affected California. B. The high temperature yesterday in Columbia (measured in degrees Fahrenheit). C. The amount of rain (in inches) that fell last night in Columbia. D. The number of days last year the Columbia Public Schools were closed due to inclimate weather. E. None of the above.

Match the term with the corresponding definition. 1. mountains 2. geographic position 3. latitude 4. oceans 5. pressure 6. land vs. water a. affects temperature by influencing the seasonal range of solar intensity b. despite being at similar latitudes, continental locations have a larger seasonal range in temperature than waterfront locations c. local topography predict temperature and precipitation d. thinner air less able to hold heat makes climate colder e. sea surface temperature influences air temperature and evaporation rates f. affects temperature, moisture, and storm tracks