Factors That Effect Climate Flashcards

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Latitude

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Temperature are typically warmer approaching the equator and cooler approaching the poles

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Ocean currents

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currents regulate global climate e.g:the ocean current moving away from the equator is relatively warmer then the surrounding waters

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Air mass and wind

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When wind moves is masses they carry their weather conditions (heat,cold,dry, and moist

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Near water

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Coast regions will stay cooler in the summer time and warmer in the winter,thus creating a more moderate climate with a narrow temperature range

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