Climate medium 1 Flashcards
How does Latitude affect climate of the India ?
The more we move away from equator the colder it is. This due to curvature of the earth as solar energy decreases as we move from equator to poles.
How does Altitude affect climate of the India ?
The higher we go the colder it will be as atmosphere becomes thinner and temperature decreases.
How does distance from the sea affect climate of the India ?
The further away a place is from sea the more extreme climatic condition as the influence of sea decreases with distance.
How does Ocean current affect climate of the India ?
The climate of a coastal place is affected by the warm and cold current flowing past as they modify the nature of onshore winds.
How does landscape of Earth affect climate of the India ?
Landscapes acts as barrier for cold or hot winds and cause precipitation due to their size which restricts the flow of winds.
How does Pressure and wind systems affect climate of the India ?
They are dependent on the latitude and altitude of a place and hence has an effect on climate.
