Factors That Affect Climate
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The cycle of seasons is caused by …..
Earth’s tilt
At what angle is the axis tilted at
23.5 degrees
When does the northern hemisphere point toward or away from the sun
The earth is tilted toward the sun half a year and away from the sun the other half
In June is the northern hemisphere titled toward or away from the sun
Toward the sun
What season does the northern hemisphere experience in June
Summer
What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience in June
Winter
In December, which end of the earths axis tilts toward the sun
The Southern Hemisphere
In March and September both hemispheres…..
Receive the same amount of energy
In March and September which end of the axis is tilted toward the sun
Neither
The rays during March and September are not as concentrated as they are in …… but more concentrated than they are during …….
Summer;winter
When does an equinox happen?
Twice a year during March 21 or 22 and September 21 or 22
The factors that affect temperature
Latitude Longitude Distance from large bodies of water Ocean currents
Primary factor in temperature control
Latitude
Latitude determines……
Angle of suns rays and duration of daylight
What are the different temperature zones
Tropical Polar Temperate
Tropical
Warm temperatures year round
Polar
Cool temperatures year round
Temperate
Temperatures change from summer to winter
Altitude affects an areas…..
Temperature
Areas in higher elevation have……temperatures regardless of latitude
Cold
Temperature decreases about …… every ….. rise in elevation
One degree ; 100 meters
Ocean currents move warm water……
From the equator to the poles and heat air over land
Ocean currents carry cold water…..
From the poles to the equator and cool air over land
Factors that affect precipitation
Prevailing winds Mountain ranges Seasonal winds