Factors affecting Weather Flashcards
What does the L stand for in LARD?
L - Latitude
A - Attrition
R - Relief
D - Distance from the sea
LATITUDE
Temperatures drop the further an area is from the equator due to the curvature of the earth
What does the A stand for in LARD?
L - Latitude
A - Aspect
R - Relief
D - Distance from the sea
ASPECT
In the northern hemisphere, south facing slopes are warmer as they receive more sunlight than north facing ones and they are sheltered from the wind
What does the R stand for in LARD?
L - Latitude
A - Aspect
R - Relief
D - Distance from the sea
RELIEF
Locations at a higher altitude have colder temperatures. Temperatures usually decrease by 1 degree celsius for every 100m altitude
What does the D stand for in LARD
L - Latitude
A - Aspect
R - Relief
D - Distance from the sea
DISTANCE FROM THE SEA
Oceans heat up and cool down much more slowly than land. This means that coastal locations tend to be cooler in summer and warmer in winter than places inland at the same latitude and altitude