Factors That Influence Climate Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Why are northerly / polar winds cold ?
A
Because they come from higher latitudes
They can bring snow sometimes in the winter
2
Q
Why are southerly winds warm ?
A
Because they come from lower latitudes
3
Q
What is altitude?
A
Altitude is the height of an area above sea level
4
Q
What is an aspect ?
A
An aspect is the direction a slope faces in relation to the sun
5
Q
The higher an altitude is the _________________ the air is , this makes it colder
A
Thinner
6
Q
The temperature drops _________ every time altitude gets 100m higher
A
