Factors Affecting Climate 1

Identify the factor that influence the temperature of these two areas

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Distance from Large Bodies of Water

• Ocean Currents

Height above the sea level means

• Latitude
• Altitude
• Meridian

What factor is influencing the temperature of these two cities

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Distance from Large Body of Water

• Ocean Currents

What is the factor will influence the amount of precipitation in these cities

• Ocean Currents

• Distance from Large Bodies of Water

• Prevailing winds

• Altitude

What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?

• climate

• weather

What is the average weather of an area over a long period of time?

• climate

• weather

What are the main characteristics of climate?

• Temperature and precipitation

• Precipitation and land forms

• Temperature and daylight

What determines the major climate zones?

• altitude

• latitude

• ocean currents

Describe the climate for the polar zone.

• Very cold

• Very hot

• Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)

Describe the climate for the tropical zone.

• Very cold

• Very hot

• Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)