Climate Flashcards

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Name two factors that influence local climate

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  1. Aspect
  2. Altitude
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2
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What is latitude

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Distance north/south of equator Colder further away from equator

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3
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Explain distance from sea/ocean

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Seawater absorbs heat slowly in summer and loses heat slowly in winter. Closer to sea=cool in summer, warmer in winter. Small temperature range

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Name the three factors that influence climate

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Latitude, distance from the sea, prevailing winds and ocean currents

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5
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What are the main world climates?

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Hot, temperate, cold

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Explain aspect

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Aspect refers to the direction in which a slope is facing. Example north or south facing slope. A south facing slope is warmer

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Explain why south facing slopes are warmer

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The sun shines directly onto south facing slopes Warm southerly winds blow against south facing slopes Protected from cold northerly winds

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8
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Explain altitude

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Altitude is the height above sea level. As you go up 1000m the temperature drops 7 degrees.

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9
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Why is it colder the higher up you go?

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The higher you go up the thinner the air is and the air can hold less heat. Up,and areas are more exposed to wind.

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10
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Name the types of hot climate

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  1. Equatorial
  2. savanna
  3. desert
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11
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Name the types of temperate climate

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  1. Cool temperate
  2. Warm temperate
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12
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What is warm temperate climate also known as?

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Mediterranean climate

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13
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Name the types of cold climate

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  1. Boreal
  2. tundra
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14
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Explain how prevailing wind effects climate

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Winds and air masses make an area colder, warmer, dryer or wetter. Their influence will depend on the direction they come from.

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16
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Explain local climate

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Local climate is the climate experienced a small region ex. Wicklow mountains