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Latitude and Climate

Latitude and Climate

Latitude is the distance north or south of the Equator. It’s measured in

Latitude is the distance north or south of the Equator. It’s measured in degrees, from 0° to 90°.

How Much Does Latitude Change Temperature?

How Much Does Latitude Change Temperature?

Austin, Texas; Wichita, Kansas; Fargo, North Dakota; and Thompson, Manitoba in Canada all roughly

Austin, Texas; Wichita, Kansas; Fargo, North Dakota; and Thompson, Manitoba in Canada all roughly lie on the 97° west longitude line. But they run the length of North America from 30°N in Austin, to 38°N in Wichita, to 47°N in Fargo, and to 56°N in Thompson.

The table above shows the variation in high and low temperatures that are due

The table above shows the variation in high and low temperatures that are due primarily to latitude. Which latitude would you prefer? July Avg. High January Avg. Low July Avg. Low High Austin 96 74 62 41 Wichita 93 70 43 22 Fargo 82 60 18 0 Thompson 73 48 -3 -20

How do you explain the variation in temperature from Austin, Texas, to Thompson,

How do you explain the variation in temperature from Austin, Texas, to Thompson, Manitoba, Canada?

Recap - Temperature changes with latitude. Why?

Recap - Temperature changes with latitude. Why?

At the Equator, the Sun’s rays are most direct. This is where temperatures

At the Equator, the Sun’s rays are most direct. This is where temperatures are highest.

At higher latitudes, the Sun’s rays are less direct. The farther an area

At higher latitudes, the Sun’s rays are less direct. The farther an area is from the Equator, the lower its temperature.

At the poles, the Sun’s rays are least direct. Much of the area

At the poles, the Sun’s rays are least direct. Much of the area is covered with ice and snow, which reflect a lot of sunlight. Temperatures are lowest here.

Summary Latitude affects the amount of solar radiation a place receives. The amount of

Summary Latitude affects the amount of solar radiation a place receives. The amount of solar radiation a place receives is greatest at the Equator and lessens toward the poles.

Look at the map of temperature versus latitude around the globe. Why are the

Look at the map of temperature versus latitude around the globe. Why are the bands not straight across?

Because latitude is not the only factor that determines the temperature of a

Because latitude is not the only factor that determines the temperature of a region.

What are some other factors that could influence temperature?

What are some other factors that could influence temperature?

How did your map compare? On the bottom map shade any areas you

How did your map compare? On the bottom map shade any areas you may have shaded incorrectly on your initial map.

Temperature varies with latitude. If you look closely you can see that other factors

Temperature varies with latitude. If you look closely you can see that other factors influence temperature. What are some other factors that influence temperature?

http: //www. ck 12. org/Earth-Science/Effect-of-Latitude-on. Climate/lesson/Effect-of-Latitude-on-Climate-MS-ES/

http: //www. ck 12. org/Earth-Science/Effect-of-Latitude-on. Climate/lesson/Effect-of-Latitude-on-Climate-MS-ES/

Comprehension Check 1. How did your map compare to the map of actual

Comprehension Check 1. How did your map compare to the map of actual temperatures? 2. What observation can you make about temperature patterns on Earth? 3. How is latitude related to temperature? 4. How is longitude related to temperature? 5. What other factors influence temperature?

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