Factors affecting Weather

Question 1

What does the L stand for in LARD?

Answer 1

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 this is because if they’re closer to the equator the heating is more intense as the rays are more concentrated.

Question 2

What does the A stand for in LARD?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What does the R stand for in LARD?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What does the D stand for in LARD

Answer 4

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