Unit 4: Earth's Geography Affects Climate Flashcards
1
Q
Besides the sun’s energy, other factors that affect weather and climate change
A
Geography, geology, large bodies of water, mountains, ocean currents, ocean temps, and water vapor capacity.
2
Q
Rainshadow effect
A
Mountains on the coast force wet air up which cools it down. Water condenses and falls on the windward side, then the air that has lost all its moisture continues over the mountain.
3
Q
Leeward
A
The dry side of a mountain
4
Q
Windward
A
The lush side of a mountain.
