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The 5 Factors that Affect Climate ©Mark Place, 2009-2010 www.LearnEarthScience.com

Latitude

As latitude ________, the average annual temperature _________. How does latitude affect climate? As latitude ________, the average annual temperature _________. increases decreases Temperature 0° Latitude 90°

Closeness to Large Bodies of Water

How do large bodies of water affect climate? Large bodies of water absorb and release heat ________ than land. Temperatures of land near large bodies of water tend to be more _____________ than temperatures further inland. slower moderate

Mountains

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

Mountains

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

Prevailing Winds

How do prevailing winds affect an area? Winds that blow across water will make an area more _________. Winds that travel across land will be more ________. (even if they are near an ocean!) moist dry

Ocean Currents

The Gulf Stream

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

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