Six Factors That Affect Climate?

Question

hi there,

im in grade nine academic geography, and i have a geography test tomorrow and the problem is that im required to know how to describe the 6 facotrs of climate, (LOWER NEAR WATER) these are :

Latitude, Ocean Currents, Winds and Air Masses, Elevation, Relief, and Near Water.

i've got Latitude and Ocean Currents, but could anyone elaborate what the rest are?

thanks a bunch : )

Answer 1

Latitude: Distance north south from the equator.  Temperature generally cools the further from the wquator

Ocean Currents: Ocean currents are large movements of water that transport heat around the earth.

Winds & Air Masses: Much like ocean currents these are atmospheric currents that move heat around the earth surface.

Elevation: This is the height above sea level.  Temperature decreases with an increase in elevation.  On average 6.7ºC/1000m.

Nearness to Water: Water takes a long time to cool and a long time to heat.  As such places located close to water are moderated.

Relief: Mountains create rain-shadows as well as lush valleys and at times rainforests.  As such relief plays a very large role in climate.

Answer 2

The most important factors are:-

Distance From The Sea

Ocean Currents

Direction of Prevailing Winds

Relief

Proximity To The Equator

Recently, it has been accepted that human activity is also affecting climate.