1. So we can say that the climate in London is temperate
WEATHER
CLIMATE
Climate refers to the state of the atmosphere in a place over a long period of time
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere in a place at a specific time
So we can say that the climate in London is temperate
For example, we could say that the weather in London today is hot and dry

2. The Factors
that Affect
Climate

3. Closeness to Large Bodies of Water
There are five factors
that affect climate:
Latitude
Closeness to Large Bodies of Water
Orographic Effect
Elevation
Ocean Currents

4. Latitude

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

6. Closeness to Large Bodies of Water

7. Water __________ the temperature. _______ summers. _______ winters.
How does closeness to a large
body of water affect climate?
Water __________ the temperature.
_______ summers. _______ winters.
moderates
Cooler
Warmer
Cities A & B are located
at the same latitude.
City B is closer to a large body of water.
Its temperature line is flatter (moderated).

8. Orographic Effect

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

10. We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases
Elevation
We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases
with elevation.

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

12. Ocean Currents

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