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Explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation and distribution of climate. Elevation Temperature Areas of higher elevation are much cooler due to thinner air’s inability to hold heat, lack of land to reflect heat, and the conditions of the atmosphere. Precipitation Distribution of Climate Regions Thinner air at higher Areas of high elevations makes it elevation occur difficult for air to retain around the globe. heat/ precipitation causing significant snow at high elevations. Explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation and distribution of climate. Temperature Latitude Precipitation Distribution of Climate Regions Latitude has the greatest Latitude has some -Areas of low elevation impact on climate since it influence on precipitation. (areas between the determines the amount of For example, the hot tropics- 23 ½ N and S) sunlight an area receives. rising air around the are warm due to the Those closest to the equator creates sun’s direct rays. equator receive more continually moist -The middle latitudes (23 sunlight (heat) while climates. ½ N/S - 66 ½ N/S) have those farthest away from temperate/ seasonal the equator receive less. climates. -The higher latitudes (66 ½ N/S- 90) have the coldest climates due to their distance from direct sunlight. Explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation and distribution of climate. Temperature Wind Systems Precipitation -Wind distributes Precipitation on the earth is temperatures across the moved and distributed by earth’s surface. Wind that prevailing winds. moves across warmer or cool water or land transfers those qualities. Distribution of Climate Regions - High pressure situations are generally associated with fair, sunny weather. As high pressure is an area of sinking air, and air tends to dry out as it sinks, leaving sunny skies. Low pressure areas are generally cloudy/rainy areas - where strong areas of low pressure bring our stormiest weather. That's because it's an area of rising air, and as air rises, it condenses into clouds and rain source: http://www.komonews.com/w eather/faq/4347756.html Explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation and distribution of climate. Ocean Currents Temperature -Waters of the ocean help distribute the earth’s heat. These currents influence the temperature of the areas nearby. -Warm water from the tropics is circulated to the poles and cold water from the poles is circulated to the equator. Precipitation -As in the case of wind currents, cool and warm ocean currents transfer precipitation around the world. Distribution of Climate Regions -Cooler oceans near the poles keep those areas cool and warmer waters near the tropics also hold heat. Explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation and distribution of climate. Position on a Continent Temperature Precipitation Distribution of Climate Regions -Due to water’s better ability to hold heat longer, areas around coastlines tend to have warmer climates than areas that are further away from water. -Locations further inland tend to have a greater change in temperature between seasons. -Areas along the coastlines are influence more by ocean currents that tend to bring greater amounts of precipitation to coastlines. Areas of the world most influenced by continental climates exist between the middle latitudes and the poles. Explain how elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent and mountain barriers influence temperature, precipitation and distribution of climate. Mountain Barriers Temperature Precipitation *See influence of As air masses move over elevation on temperature. mountains precipitation (orographic) tends to occur on the windward side of mountains as thinner air drops it heat/ moisture. This creates a wet side (windward) and a dry side (leeward). Distribution of Climate Regions As mountains can occur anywhere on earth, this influence on climate can as well.
