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What Causes Climate?

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Temperature affected by latitude, altitude and how far you are from large bodies of water (oceans or lakes).
Precipitation There are 3 factors that affect precipitation (water vapor to liquid) 1.Prevailing Winds 2.Mountain Ranges 3.Seasonal Winds
Climate the yearly change of temperature, precipitation, wind and clouds. Think seasons.
Marine climate a moderate climate affected by winds off the ocean. This occurs in places close to the water.
Continental Climate a climate that is not warmed or cooled by the ocean.
Prevailing winds are winds that blow in one direction They move air masses from place to place.
Monsoons sea and land breezes over a large region that change directions with the seasons.
Mountainous areas have ___________________ temperatures at the top and _______________ Temperatures at the bottom. Cooler and warmer
Which zone will have general warm temperatures? Tropic Zone
Which zone will have general cold temperatures? Polar Zone
Polar Zone Polar Zone is the area near earth's poles. It's between 66.5-90° north and 66.5-90° south 1.Gets sunlight at an angle 2.Climate is cold
Tropical Zone Tropic Zone is the area near the equator. It's between 23.5° north and 23.5° south 1.Gets direct sunlight all year 2.Climate is warm
Temperate Zone Temperate Zone is the area between the tropical zone and polar zone. 1.Gets more direct sunlight in the summer 2.Gets less direct sunlight in the winter 3.Climate changes (seasons)
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