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

3. There are five factors that affect climate:

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

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

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

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

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

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