Climate

Question 1

What does LOWERN stand for

Answer 1

Latitude
Ocean currents
Winds and air masses
Elevation
Relief
Near water

Question 2

How does latitude affect climate

Answer 2

At higher latitude causes a colder climate because the solar energy doesn’t have a large area to spread over making it cold at higher latitude it is warmer

Question 3

How do ocean currents affect climate

Answer 3

If a cold ocean current passes by it will cool the surrounding air making it a colder climate if a warm ocean current passes by it will cause it to be warmer

Question 4

How does wind affect climate

Answer 4

If the wind is coming from up north it is going to carry the cold air down making it cold. If the wind is coming from the south then it will carry warm air making it warmer

Question 5

How does elevation affect climate

Answer 5

Temperature will decrease the higher up you are and increase the lower you are

Question 6

How does relief affect climate

Answer 6

Mountain ranges and hills block the wind and precipitation from certain areas making those areas a dry climate

Question 7

How does near water affect climate

Answer 7

If in a maritime area they will be warmer and wetter if in a continental area they will be cooler and dryer