Factors That Affect Climate影响气候的因素.pptVIP

FactorsThat AffectClimate Weather vs. Climate Creating Seasons LAME COWS Weather vs. Climate Weather condition of the atmosphere in one place during a short period of time. Climate weather patterns typical for an area over a long period of time. Creating Seasons Revolution Orbit around the sun Rotation Earth rotates on its axis - 24 hours – from west to east. Axial Tilt Earth is tilted at 23 ? ° differing the amount of sunlight throughout the year. Creating Seasons Equinox March 21 and September 23, suns rays on the equator. Spring and Fall Solstice June 21, north hemisphere receives the most sun, Dec 22 Southern hemisphere receives most sun. Summer and Winter. Creating Seasons Eight Factors That Affect Climate Latitude Air Pressure Mountain Barriers Elevation Continental Location Ocean Currents Wind Currents Storms Latitude Major change to climate Change as you move North to South Equator = direct rays = hot Poles = indirect rays = cold Air Pressure Caused by unequal distribution of earths heat. LP = warm, moist air rises → forms clouds → storms. HP = cold dry air → sinks → stable and clear. Mountain Barriers a.k.a. - Orographic Precipitation a.k.a. – Rain Shadow Effect Windward side Warm, moist air → up windward side → cool moist air drops precipitation Leeward side Warm dry air → down leeward side → little to no rain. Elevation How far above sea level you are. Every 1,000 feet temperature changes 3.5°F. Continental Location Water heats and cools more slowly than land. Coastline areas have stable temperature. Interiors of continent have extreme temperature changes. Ocean Currents Warm-water currents -equator to the poles. Cold water currents - poles to the equator. Coriolis effect – The currents circular patterns are opposite of one another due to the Earth’s rotation. Northern Hemisphere – clockwise Southern Hemisphere – counter clockwise. Wind Currents Air in high pressure rushes into areas of low pressure – this causes wind. Helps to distribute ear