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The Factors that Affect Climate

Station 11. The Factors that Affect Climate. ©Mark Place, 2008-2009 www.LearnEarthScience.com. Latitude. Station 11. Station 11. How does latitude affect climate? As latitude ________, the average annual temperature _________. increases. decreases. Temperature.

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The Factors that Affect Climate

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  1. Station 11 The Factors that Affect Climate ©Mark Place, 2008-2009 www.LearnEarthScience.com

  2. Latitude Station 11

  3. Station 11 How does latitude affect climate? As latitude ________, the average annual temperature _________. increases decreases Temperature 0° Latitude 90°

  4. Closeness to Large Bodies of Water Station 11

  5. Station 11

  6. Station 11 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).

  7. Orographic Effect Station 11

  8. Orographic Effect Station 11

  9. Station 11 The leeward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive much less precipitation The windward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive a great deal more precipitation

  10. Station 11 How does the Orographic Effect affect climate? Windward Side: ___________ Leeward Side: _____________ cool, moist warm, dry

  11. Elevation Station 11

  12. Station 11 During summer, temperature is strongly controlled by elevation -- cold at the higher reaches of the Alaska and Brooks Ranges, and warmer in the lowlands.

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

  14. Ocean Currents Station 11

  15. Station 11 How do ocean currents affect climate? Warm Currents: warmer climate Cold Currents: cooler climate

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