1. 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.

2. 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

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

4. Latitude website http://www. eduweb
Latitude website e/climate1.html