Temperature Variations Flashcards
1
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Temperature Variation
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Results in changes in weather
2
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Types of temperature variation
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- Shape of the Earth
- Latitude
- Elliptical Orbit of the Earth
- Land vs. Water
- Cloud Cover
3
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Shape of the earth
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DAY - Air Temperature INCREASES.
NIGHT – Air Temperature DECREASES.
4
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Latitude Variation
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MORE DIRECT SUNLIGHT - high energy at
Equatorial regions
LESS DIRECT SUNLIGHT - energy reducing with increase in latitude
5
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Perihelion and Aphelion
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The point in Earth’s orbit closest to the Sun is called perihelion, and the point farthest from the Sun is called aphelion.
