Factors affecting temperature Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors affecting temperature
A
- Latitude
- Nearness to center of large landmass
- Nearness to a large body of water
- Location relative to large mountain ranges
- Elevation
- Ocean Current
2
Q
What happens to the average yearly temp. when the Latitude goes up?
A
average yearly temp decreases
3
Q
What does water do to the temp?
A
has a moderating effect narrowing down the temp difference day and night, summer and night
4
Q
What side of the mountain ranges is cooler?
A
Windward
5
Q
What side of the mountain ranges is warmed?
A
Leeward
6
Q
What happens to the temp when the elevation increases?
A
increases
7
Q
What does global ocean convection do to eastern coastal regions and the western coastal region
A
Warm - eastern
Cool - western
