Factors Affecting Climate

Water heats up and cools more slowly than land, moderating the climate of nearby areas.

Places located at high latitude receive less sunlight than places at low latitude.

Longitude is not a factor influencing climate.

The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area.

The temperature of air decreases as altitude increases.

Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area.

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

Ocean currents can transport warm or cold water, affecting the temperature and precipitation patterns of coastal regions.

Higher altitudes generally lead to cooler temperatures and can affect precipitation patterns.

Vegetation can influence local climate by affecting humidity, temperature, and precipitation through processes like transpiration.