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Climate: Factors that affect Temperature Objective: Explain what affects temperature and its role in climate. What is Climate? General conditions of temperature and precipitation for an area over a long period of time Weather vs. Climate Weather -- conditions (temperature, rain, wind, ect) on a given day. Climate -- conditions (temperature & rain) over a long period of time. How is climate determined? 2 basic factors determine climate: Temperature Precipitation Factors that affect temperature Three natural factors that affect temperature: Latitude Elevation Ocean currents Latitude and Temperature Areas close to the equator receive direct sun rays which means: more radiant energy & a warmer climate Regions N & S of the Equator Areas away from the equator receive less direct rays Cooler Ex. climates The poles have the lowest average temperatures on Earth Elevation and Temperature As elevation increases the temperature decreases Temperature at the top of a mountain is lower than at sea level Ocean and Temperature Water temperatures at the surface affect the air above, which affects the nearby land temperatures Warm Cool water warms the air water cools the air Ocean Currents Currents traveling away from the equator are warm Ex. The Gulf Stream Currents traveling to the equator are cold Ex. The California Current Surface Currents Summary 1. Add questions on the left column of your notes. 2. In place of a summary please answer the following question with a short paragraph: Using your knowledge of things that affect climate, please explain the different climates on the west coast and east coast of the US.