Effects of Latitude, Relief, Aspect + Distance from sea

Question 1

Latitude

Answer 1

• the location of a place in relation to the equator
• measured in degrees
• places near North + South Pole are colder + drier
  due to high latitude
• places near equator are warmer + wetter due to low
  latitude

Question 2

Relief

Answer 2

• the height and shape of the landscape
• the temp drops 10oC higher every 100m because fewer
  solid particles in air meaning less heat to obtain
• places higher up are cooler + wetter due to the drop in
  temp
• in the west, land is higher so more rain in this area

Question 3

Aspect

Answer 3

• the direction that a places lies in relation to the sun
• places that are South facing are usually warmer +
  sunnier since they face towards equator
• also sheltered from cold Northerly winds
• North facing places are colder due to suns shadow +
  being exposed to cold North Pole winds

Question 4

Distance From Sea

Answer 4

• the location of places (inland/along coast)
• places closer to sea experience mild + wet conditions
  since clouds loose moisture as blown across land
• places further from sea are drier + warmer in summer as
  sun heats land areas quicker than seas + oceans
• in winter temps are more extreme because land cant’t
  keep the heat
• the seas + oceans can retain heat in winter meaning
  costal areas will be warmer