natural systems test pt 2 Flashcards
factors affecting climate
L.O.W.E.R.N.
L
latitude
latitude
closer to the equator = warmer climate
farther from the equator = colder climate
O
ocean currents
ocean currents
warm currents = warm climate
cold currents = cold climate
W
winds and air masses
winds and air masses
air mass near oceans = moisture = precipitation = Maritime Locations
air masses near land = dry = less precipitation = Inland Locations
winds and air masses
air mass near oceans = moisture = precipitation = Maritime Locations
air masses near land = dry = less precipitation = Inland Locations
E
elevation
elevation
higher elevation = colder temperature
R
relief
relief
windward slope = more precipitation due to more condensation
leeward (protected) slope = less precipitation due to more evaporation
relief
windward slope = more precipitation due to more condensation
leeward (protected) slope = less precipitation due to more evaporation
N
near water
continental has ___ precipitation and ____ temperature range
low // high
maritime has ____ precipitation and ___ temperature range
high // low
jet stream brings air from…
the north (cold) or south (warm)
where are continental climates?
inland
where are maritime locations?
coastal locations
types of precipitation
relief / organic precipitation
frontal / cyclonic precipitation
conventional precipitation
types of precipitation
relief / organic precipitation
frontal / cyclonic precipitation
conventional precipitation
what is growing season?
the number of days that have an average temperature of 5.6°C or higher
what is humidity?
the amount of water vapour in the air
what is humidity?
the amount of water vapour in the air
