Factors Affecting Global Climate: Distance from Equator and Altitude

Latitude = Distance from the equator affecting temperature Altitude = Distance above sea level affecting temperature Water vs Land = Difference in heating and cooling rates Topography = Effect of mountains on air temperature Ocean Currents = Flow of warm or cold currents affecting air temperature

Warm Currents = Making air warmer in colder areas Cold Currents = Making air cooler in warmer areas Coastal Areas = Having lower temperatures due to water proximity Mountain Ranges = Blocking cold air from flowing over warm ground

Equator Distance = Directly related to temperature decrease Sea Level Height = Directly related to temperature decrease Bodies of Water = Influencing local temperature variations Mountain Barriers = Causing temperature variation on either side

<p>Latitude to Temperature = Similar to altitude's relationship to temperature Water vs Land Heating = Difference in heat absorption and release rates Ocean Currents and Air Temperature = Directly influencing air temperature changes Topography Impact = Creating different temperatures on mountainous regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warm Air Blowing Over Land = Bringing warmer temperatures inland Cold Air Moving Over Land = Bringing cooler temperatures inland Warm Ocean Currents Interaction = Affecting adjacent air to be warmer than usual Cold Ocean Currents Interaction = Affecting adjacent air to be cooler than usual</p> Signup and view all the answers