Meteorology: Climate and Weather Effects

Latitude, Elevation, Proximity to Water, Topography, and Wind Currents

Temperature, Humidity, Precipitation, Air Pressure, and Wind

How warm or cool the air is.

<p>The amount of water vapor in the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water that falls to the Earth’s surface from clouds in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The weight of the air pressing down on Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moving air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The long-term average of weather in a particular region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Descriptions of what the atmosphere is like at a specific place and time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Earth’s tilt and rotation around the sun, as well as Earth’s land and sea distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because of the location’s latitude, or how far an area is from the Earth’s equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Landscapes present in a region, like mountains, lakes, and oceans, can affect climate as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As latitude increases, the average yearly temperature decreases due to the angle of sunlight received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Locations near water have more moderate temperatures, while those in the center of landmasses experience greater temperature fluctuations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The windward side receives higher precipitation, while the leeward side experiences lower precipitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-pressure systems are associated with heavy precipitation, whereas high-pressure systems lead to dry conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind direction determines which sides of mountains receive more rain (windward) and which receive less (leeward).</p> Signup and view all the answers