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
what is average temperature?
the average of temperatures
what is temperature range?
the difference between the lowest and highest temperatures
what is temperature range?
the difference between the lowest and highest temperatures
what is snowfall equivalent?
the amount of precipitation in the months when the average temperature is below 0°C (in cm)
climate refers to…
long term patterns
weather refers to…
day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity
greenhouse effect
solar radiation is trapped within the Earth’s atmosphere
enhanced greenhouse effect
accelerated greenhouse effect due to human interferences
