There are numerous factors that affect climate Some

There are numerous factors that affect climate. Some affect temperature, some moisture, and some affect both. For each of the following 5 factors, write down the relationship and draw a graph/diagram.

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

2. 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 sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive a great deal more precipitation

3. 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.

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

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

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

What is the climate at each city? Justify your answer!