Identify five factors that affect climate and explain

  • Slides: 18
Download presentation

Identify five factors that affect climate and explain how each affects climate.

Identify five factors that affect climate and explain how each affects climate.

How does latitude affect climate? Temperature As latitude ____, the average increases decreases annual

How does latitude affect climate? Temperature As latitude ____, the average increases decreases annual temperature _____. 0° Latitude 90°

How does closeness to a large body of water affect climate? moderates the temperature.

How does closeness to a large body of water affect climate? moderates the temperature. Water _____ Cooler summers. _______ Warmer winters. _______ Cities A & B are located at the same latitude. City B is closer to a large body of water. Its temperature line is flatter (moderated).

The leeward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive much less precipitation The windward

The leeward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive much less precipitation The windward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive a great deal more precipitation

How does the Orographic Effect affect climate? cool, moist Windward Side: ______ warm, dry

How does the Orographic Effect affect climate? cool, moist Windward Side: ______ warm, dry Leeward Side: _______

Page 14 of the ESRTs We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases with elevation.

Page 14 of the ESRTs We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases with elevation.

During summer, temperature is strongly controlled by elevation -- cold at the higher reaches

During summer, temperature is strongly controlled by elevation -- cold at the higher reaches of the Alaska and Brooks Ranges, and warmer in the lowlands.

How does elevation affect climate? Temperature increases the average As elevation _____, annual temperature

How does elevation affect climate? Temperature increases the average As elevation _____, annual temperature _____. decreases Elevation

How do ocean currents affect climate? Warm Currents: warmer climate Cold Currents: cooler climate

How do ocean currents affect climate? Warm Currents: warmer climate Cold Currents: cooler climate