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what is the effect of latitude? |
affects : MAT • due to the spherical shape and curvature of the earth, the sun’s rays strike the earth at different solar angles. HIGH LATITUDE - low solar angle, equal amt of solar energy spread over a large area, low MAT LOW LATITUDE - high solar angle, equal amt of solar energy concentrated over a smaller area, high MAT |
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how does altitude affect temperature? |
affects : MAT WHY? 1. density of air - as altitude increases, density of the air decreases, lower MAT - lower absorption of heat ( vice versa ) 2. distance from the earth’s surface - as altitude increases, distance from the earth’s surface increases - less LWR received ( vice versa ) > for every 1000m, temp drops by 6.5C |
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how does cloud cover affect temperature? |
affect : DTR • as cloud cover increases, DTR decreases DAY TIME : - large portion of SWR reflected by clouds into space - only some SWR absorbed by the earth’s surface > cooler day NIGHT - LWR from the the earth’s surface trapped due to clouds acting as a blanket, can’t escape into space > warmer ( vice versa ) |
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what is the affect of maritime and continental effect on temp? ( distance frm the sea ) in the summer |
affect : ATR SUMMER maritime effect : > water gains heat slowly, air above coastal areas are cooler > lowers temp of coastal locations > cooler summer continental effect : > land heats up quickly, temp of inland locations are higher > absence of sea’s influence > warmer summer |
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what is the effect of maritime and continental effect on temp in winter? |
maritime effect : > water loses heat slowly, air near coastal areas is warmer > increases temp of coastal areas, warmer winter continental effect : > land cools down quickly > cooler winter
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