Causes of Climate

Question 1

Atmospheric circulation

Answer 1

At 60 degrees warm, moist air creates rain clouds for the Dfc climate; at 80degrees the air is descending creating low pressure and therefore no precipitation.

Question 2

Altitude

Answer 2

Temperature decreases 1 degree every 100m; which is caused by the light reflected off the Earth which loses energy as it goes up.

Question 3

Albedo

Answer 3

Snow reflects light as its white. 80% with fresh snow and 20% is reflected with forests.

Question 4

Katabatic winds

Answer 4

Cold winds from the middle of the continent move to the edges, moving down a gradient becoming denser.

Question 5

Orographic (relief) rainfall

Answer 5

Rain falls on windward slope; creating a dry leeward slope.

Question 6

Cold ocean currents

Answer 6

Cold moisture less air moves from the sea into the land.

Question 7

Latitude and angle of the sun

Answer 7

The angle of incidence is very low, meaning the sunlight is spread over a larger area; lowering insulation.