1.Sun’s Energy/Latitude Most important factor affecting the earth’s climate. The temperature of palace depends on the intensity of the sunlight on the surface.

Zones of Latitude A region’s latitude (distance from the equator) can impact its climate. _____________is the variable that determines the climates at different latitudes. Sun’s Energy Less direct sunlight 600N Temperate (variable) Changes about 30F every 300 miles. (a lot of factors can affect this) 300N Direct sunlight 00 300S Temperate (variable) 600S Less direct sunlight

How Does Latitude Affect Temperature? increases As latitude ___________, the average annual temperature _________ because the sunlight becomes ___________. decreases less direct/intense Temperature 0° Latitude 90°

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