Factors affecting precipitation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors affecting precipitation?
A
- Latitude
- Nearness to center of large landmass
- Nearness to a large body of water
- Location relative to large mountain ranges
- Prevailing wind pattern
2
Q
What kind of precipitation does areas within 0 to 60 degree experience?
A
heavy precipitation
3
Q
What kind of precipitation does areas within 30 degree experience?
A
dry areas and desserts
4
Q
Areas near the center of large landmasses tend to have what?
A
dry climate
5
Q
Areas near bodies of water tend to have what?
A
higher than the average precipitation
6
Q
Determine the windward and leeward sides
A
wind direction
