7.1.3 - Factors Affecting Climate
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What is climate?
💡 Hint: Think of how weather changes every day but climate remains stable over time.
What does latitude affect?
💡 Hint: Remember the equator and why it is warmer.
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What primary factor affects climate by determining the angle of sunlight?
💡 Hint: Think about the equator and where it is.
True or False: Higher altitudes result in warmer temperatures?
💡 Hint: Consider your experiences in the mountains.
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Discuss how different factors combined can lead to a specific climate type in an area, such as the Mediterranean climate.
💡 Hint: Consider how the coastal position and prevailing winds affect rainfall distribution.
Evaluate how urbanization might change the natural climate influencing factors in a region.
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings and infrastructure can change the landscape and air flow.
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