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Climate. Climate is the year after year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds and clouds in an area. 2 Major factors determine climate: TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION. Factors that effect Temperature. 1. Latitude: Areas that are closer to the equator are warmer. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Climate
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Climate is the year after year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds and clouds in an area.
2 Major factors determine climate:
TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION
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Factors that effect Temperature1. Latitude: Areas that are closer to the equator are warmer.
These areas receive the most intense rays
Earth is divided into 3 zonesTropical: equator to 23.5Temperate: 23.5 to 65.5Polar: 65.5 to 90
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2. Ocean currents: areas can be effected by warm or cold ocean currentsOcean currents bring cold or warm air
with them
3. Altitude: Areas that are at higher altitudes are colder.Example: the Himalayas are at the same
latitude as Florida but are much colder.
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4. Distance from large bodies of water.Areas that are close to large bodies of water have more mild temperatures.Examples: Oceans, Great Lakes
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Temperature is effected by:
L.O.A.D.
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Factors that effect Precipitation1. Prevailing winds: Winds move air masses that bring moist or dry air. Very humid air can produce more
precipitation
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2. Mountain Ranges: Areas that are on the windward side of mountains receive more precipitation.
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Precipitation is effected by:
•P.M.