There are numerous factors that affect climate.

Some affect temperature, some moisture, and some affect both.

For each of the following 5 factors, write down the relationship and draw a graph/diagram.

1. How does latitude affect climate?

As latitude ________, the averageannual temperature _________.

0° Latitude 90°

Tem

per

atu

redecreases

increases

2.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.

Cooler Warmer

The windward sides of the Adirondacks & Catskills receive a great deal more

precipitation

The leeward sides of the

Adirondacks & Catskills

receive much less

precipitation

3. How does the Orographic Effect

affect climate?

Windward Side: ___________Leeward Side: _____________

cool, moistwarm, dry

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We live in the troposphere. Temperature decreases

with elevation.

During summer, temperature is strongly controlled by elevation -- cold at the higher reaches of the Alaska and Brooks Ranges, and warmer in the lowlands.

4. How does elevation affect climate?

As elevation _________, the averageannual temperature __________.

Elevation

Tem

per

atu

reincreases

decreases

5. How do ocean currentsaffect climate?

Warm Currents: warmer climateCold Currents: cooler climate

What is the climate at each city? Justify your answer!