Factors Affecting Climate

Identify the factors that describe an areas climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Global winds

• Precipitation

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What are the factors that influence precipiation

• Mountain Ranges

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Global Winds

• Distance from Large Bodies of Water

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Identify the factors that influence an areas temperature

• Mountain Ranges

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Distance from Large Bodies of Water

• Prevailing Winds

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Identify the factor that influence the temperature of these two areas

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Distance from Large Bodies of Water

• Ocean Currents

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Which city will have a cooler average temperature

• Chapel Hill

• Havana

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What factor is influencing the temperature of these two cities

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Distance from Large Body of Water

• Ocean Currents

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Which city will have warmer average temperatures

• Denver

• Cheyenne

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Fossil, Oregon is found on the western side of the Rocky Mountains while Mt. Helena, Montana is found on the eastern side of the mountain range. Which is going to get more precipitation?

• Fossil

• Mt. Helena

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Which City is going to have more stable temperatures thoughout the year?

• Baltimore

• Cheyanne

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What is the factor will influence the amount of precipitation in these cities

• Ocean Currents

• Distance from Large Bodies of Water

• Global winds

• Altitude

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