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The 5 Factors that Affect Climate

The 5 Factors that Affect Climate. Latitude. How does latitude affect climate? As latitude ________, the average annual temperature _________. increases. decreases. Temperature. 0° Latitude 90°. Prevailing Winds. How do prevailing winds affect an area?

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The 5 Factors that Affect Climate

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  1. The 5 Factors that Affect Climate

  2. Latitude

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

  4. Prevailing Winds

  5. How do prevailing winds affect an area? Winds that blow across water will make an area more _________. Winds that travel across land will be more ________. (even if they are near an ocean!) moist dry

  6. Mountains

  7. Orographic Effect

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

  9. How does the Orographic Effect affect climate? Windward Side: ___________ Leeward Side: _____________ cool, moist warm, dry

  10. Elevation

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

  12. Closeness to Large Bodies of Water

  13. How do large bodies of water affect climate? Large bodies of water absorb and release heat ________ than land. Temperatures of land near large bodies of water tend to be more _____________ than temperatures further inland. slower moderate

  14. How does closeness to a large body of water affect climate? Water __________ the temperature. _______ summers. _______ winters. moderates Cooler Warmer 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).

  15. Ocean Currents

  16. The Gulf Stream

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

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