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FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE

FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE. FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE. Absolute Location. Exact Address (latitude & longitude) Houston located 30* N and 95* W TX. Lies in “Middle Latitudes” or ½ between N.pole and equator. Absolute Location. A. Hot summers & mild winters

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FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE

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  1. FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE

  2. FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE

  3. Absolute Location • Exact Address (latitude & longitude) • Houston located 30* N and 95* W • TX. Lies in “Middle Latitudes” or ½ between N.pole and equator

  4. Absolute Location A. Hot summers & mild winters B. Violent storms when cold air from north mixes with warm air from gulf C. Land closer to equator has warmer climate

  5. Relative Location • Your location in relation to something • Ex: Houston is about 60 miles NW of the gulf • Gulf of Mexico influences Texas climate

  6. Relative Location A. Gulf sends cool breezes in summer and warm breezes in winter B. Gulf is the source of most rain in Tx. * For every 17 miles you travel away from gulf, rain decreases by 1 inch. C. Gulf produces hurricanes & tropical storms

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