LAPDOG Flashcards
what does LAPDOG stand for
L-latitude
A-altitude
P-prevailing winds
D-distance from sea
O-ocean currents
G-great diving rangers
what is latitude
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earths equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees
what is altitude
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
what are prevailing winds
existing at a particular time current such as a hot, strong, gusty wind
what is the distance from the sea
a measure of the difference between continental and marine climates characterised by the increase range of temperature that occurs over land, compared with water
what are ocean currents
the continuous, predictable, directional movement of seawater driven by gravity, wind and water density
what are great dividing rangers
a rain shadow is an area of significantly reduced rainfall behind a mountainous region, on the side facing away from prevailing winds, known as its leeward side
