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What determines the humidity of a climate?
What determines the humidity of a climate?
Which climate type is characterized by cold temperatures year-round?
Which climate type is characterized by cold temperatures year-round?
What happens to average yearly temperature as latitude increases?
What happens to average yearly temperature as latitude increases?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the climate of an area?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the climate of an area?
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What is the climate ratio (P/Ep) for an arid climate?
What is the climate ratio (P/Ep) for an arid climate?
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Climate
Climate
Long-term atmospheric conditions affecting ecosystems.
Temperature in Climate
Temperature in Climate
Average warmth or coldness typically measured yearly.
Humidity
Humidity
Measure of moisture in the air, based on precipitation vs. evaporation.
Climate Ratio (P/Ep)
Climate Ratio (P/Ep)
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Factors Influencing Climate
Factors Influencing Climate
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Study Notes
Climate: Long-Term Atmospheric Conditions
- Climate influences the types of plants and animals in a region.
- Water is a crucial resource, covering 70% of Earth's surface.
- All climates have two main characteristics: temperature and humidity.
Temperature
- Measured as the average yearly temperature.
- The annual temperature range shows the difference in average monthly temperatures throughout the year.
Humidity
- Humidity describes how moist a climate is.
- A dry climate occurs where precipitation (P) is less than evaporation (potential evapotranspiration – Ep).
- A humid (wet) climate occurs where precipitation is greater than evaporation.
- Humidity is determined based on the difference between precipitation and potential evapotranspiration.
- Potential evapotranspiration (Ep) depends on temperature.
- The climate ratio (P/Ep) measures the humidity level of an area.
- Climographs visually represent climate data.
Climate Classification by Temperature
- Polar: Cold all year.
- Tropical: Warm all year.
- Temperate: Warm summers, cold winters.
Climate Classification by Humidity (Climate Ratio P/Ep)
- Arid: Dry climates (P/Ep around 1.2).
Climate Factors
- Factors affecting an area's climate include:
- Latitude
- Altitude
- Prevailing Winds
- Ocean Currents
- Mountains
- Inland/Coastal location
Latitude's Effect
- Higher latitudes correlate with lower average yearly temperatures and larger yearly temperature ranges.
Altitude's Effect
- Higher altitudes lead to lower average yearly temperatures.
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Explore the long-term atmospheric conditions that shape various climates. This quiz covers key concepts such as temperature, humidity, and their influence on local flora and fauna. Learn how climate classification is determined and represented through climographs.
