1. The Factors that Affect Climate ©Mark Place, 2009-2010

2. Identify five factors
that affect climate
and explain
how each
affects climate.

3. Latitude

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

5. Closeness to Large Bodies of Water

7. Water __________ the temperature. _______ summers. _______ winters.
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).

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

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

12. Elevation

13. We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases
Elevation
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We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases
with elevation.

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

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

16. Ocean Currents

17. The Gulf Stream

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