R EADINGS Read Chapter 20 in the textbook if you are confused about: Air masses (page 436) Fronts and Lows (pg 439) Thunderstorms and Tornadoes (pg 445)
CLIMATE. LOWERN There are 6 factors that affect climate Latitude Ocean Currents Wind/Air Mass Elevation Relief Near Water.
Identify the five main factors that affect climate and explain how each affects climate.
2 Weather and Climate Weather – atmospheric conditions over a short period of time (day), studied by meteorologists. Climate – atmospheric conditions.
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There are numerous factors that affect climate. Some affect temperature, some moisture, and some affect both. For each of the following 5 factors, write.
The 5 Factors that Affect Climate
