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Aim #32: How is climate influenced by different factors?
*Do Now: Answer questions #11-14 on “Using a Weather Map worksheet
11-17-11
H.W. Weather Log- Thursday
Aim #32: How is climate influenced by different factors?
*Do Now:
1) If you could live in any climate in the world, where would it be (describe in detail)? Why would you want to live in that climate (i.e., why is that climate appealing to you, what activities would you like/be able to to participate in, etc.)?
11-18-11
H.W. Weather Log- Friday and Saturday
Air Mass/Front Quiz- Tuesday 11/22
Climate•Average weather conditions of an area from year to year
•Describes weather patterns
Factors That DescribeClimate
•1. Average Temperature
•Average monthly & yearly temp
•2. Temperature Range• Amt of temp change during the year• Highest temp – Lowest temp
•3. Average precipitation =• AAverage amount of rain, snow,
sleet, hail that falls in an area in a year
Factors That determineClimate
•1. Latitude
•Low latitude = –Warmer climate (direct sun rays)–More precipitation
•High latitude = –Colder climate (indirect sun rays)
•2. Altitude = –Alt increases temp decreases
•3. Ocean currents = affect temp along coast
•Near cold currents cooler temp
•Near warm currents warmer temp
•4. Mountains•Windward side = facing wind•Leeward side = away from
wind (warmer)
•Air passes over windward side•Rises & cools condenses
rain•Moves down leeward side
warmed
•5. Volcanic eruptions = dust
•6. Greenhouse gases (CO2, methane, water vapor)
Pollutants
Enter air Can affect:
Continental
Climate
•Ocean has little affect on climate
•Steep temperature differences
MaritimeClimate
•Strongly influenced by ocean
•Milder•Cooler summers,
warmer winters•Daily temp vary less
Local climate
• Areas where climate is affected by local conditions
• Affected by altitude, large lakes, forests (Why?)– (slow down winds)