How is it possible that there would be snow on high mountains that are located near the equator where it is very warm?
Because the higher the elevation, the colder the temperature.
Climates located far from the equator have what type of climates?
Cold/ polar/ arctic
What do warm ocean currents do to nearby land?
Warm it.
True or False: Very mountainous areas are affected by relief precipitation.
True
True or False: 90% of the ocean are deep ocean currents.
TRUE
True or False: The arctic is a desert.
True.
How does latitude affect climate?
Generally, areas closer to the equator are warmer, and areas farther from the equator are colder.
What determines climate?
How warm and wet a place is.
What is the biggest factor that influences temperature?
Latitude
How are weather and climate different?
Weather describes conditions from day to day and climate describes averaged conditions over a long period of time.
What lake affects climate in Toronto?
Lake Ontario
How many years of data are needed to determine a place's climate?
30 years
Explain how the climate of land located near an ocean is affected by the ocean.
Because water heats up more slowly and cools down more slowly, the climate is moderated on the land.
What affect do warm winds have on climate?
They warm up the area.
What makes ocean water denser?
Being cold or filled with salt.
What are the factors that influence climate?
Latitude, Ocean Currents, Winds, Elevation, Relief Precipitation, Nearest Water