Climate (What the FACT-ors of Climate) Flashcards
This refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions.
Weather
This refers to the average weather condition prevailing in a given area over a longer period of time.
Climate
Factors Affecting Climate
Enumerate the 4 Factors Affecting Climate.
- Latitude
- Prevailing Winds
- Altitude
- Distance from the sea
Factors Affecting Climate
This is the distance from the equator.
Latitude
Factors Affecting Climate
This refers to the wind direction a particular area or region experiences most frequently.
Prevailing Winds
Factors Affecting Climate
Enumerate the five prevailing winds (wind zones)
- Polar Easterlies (Polar Hadley Cells)
- Westerlies
- Horse Latitudes
- Trade Winds
- Doldrums
Prevailing Winds
These are dry, cold winds that blow from the high-pressure areas of polar highs. Located between 60° and 90° latitude of the northern and southern poles.
Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Winds
These are also known as polar Hadley Cells.
Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Winds
These are winds that blow from west going east, between 30° and 60° latitude in both northern and southern hemispheres.
Westerlies
Prevailing Winds
These are winds that blow from east to west near the equator.
Trade Winds
Prevailing Winds
These usually happen near the equator with light ocean currents and winds.
Doldrums
Prevailing Winds
The word “ _ “ was a term used by sailors wherein ships tend to get stuck on windless waters.
Doldrums
Factors Affecting Climate
_ places are found to have colder temperatures than those at the ground level.
Elevated places are found to have colder temperatures than those at the ground level.
Factors Affecting Climate
Oceans and seas heat up and cool down longer than land.
Distance From The Sea
Categories of Climate
Enumerate the five categories of climate.
- Tropical Climate
- Dry Climate
- Temperate Climate
- Continental Climate
- Polar Climate
Categories of Climate
This climate is often found near the equator.
Tropical Climate
Categories of Climate
This climate only has two seasons, dry and wet.
Tropical climate
Categories of Climate
This climate has very hot summers, with seldom rain.
Dry Climate
Categories of Climate
This climate has moderate rainfall, warm summers, and cool winters
Temperate Climate
Categories of Climate
This climate has a variety of temperature all year-round: hot summers, cold winters, and a small amount of rainfall.
Continental Climate
Categories of Climate
This climate has cool summers, and very cold long winters..
Polar Climate
Climate inside a building or an airplane
Crypto Climate
Climatic conditions in localized areas.
Microclimate
Types of Microclimate
Enumerate the types of microclimates.
TYPE I
TYPE II
TYPE III
TYPE IV