Land and Sea Breezes
Where does the air blow in a sea breeze?
Sea to land
Wet, warm
True or False: Elevation doesn't affect climate
False
What heats up faster: land or water?
Land
Climates located near the equator usually have what type of climate?
Warm
Where does the air blow in a land breeze?
Land to sea
The gulf stream brings what type of weather to an area?
Warm
How can mountains impact climate (2 possible answers)
Force precipitation
Block/change wind
What does “moderate climate” mean?
t’s not too hot or cold.
Climates near the equator are warmer because...
They receive more direct sunlight.
What type of pressure will be above the land in a land breeze?
High pressure
Continental polar air masses bring what type of climate?
Dry, cold
Which side of the mountain is dry and doesn't have a lot of plants?
Leeward side
How do we describe the climate of locations that are near the water?
Mild
What is the climate like near the poles?
Cold
How does pressure move?
High to low
How do ocean currents affect climate?
weather
What side of the mountain gets large amounts of precipitation and has lots of plants?
Windward side
How do we describe the climate of locations that are land locked?
Extreme
Describe how latitude affects climate.
Closer to the equator = warmer; farther = colder.
What type of pressure is above the land and sea for a sea breeze?
Land - Low
Sea - High
What are the names of four air masses?
Continental polar, continental tropic, maritime polar, maritime tropic
Explain how elevation impacts climate
The higher the elevation, the colder it will be because air is thinner at the top of the mountain so it can't hold as much heat.
Why do places near water stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter?
Water heats and cools more slowly than land.
What happens to the sun’s energy when it covers a larger area?
The energy is spread out and the area gets less heat.