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
2
Q
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
3
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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
4
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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