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What 2 factors affect climate?
temperature and precipitation
What type of climate does the leeward side of the mountain have?
dry climate
San Jose, California and Memphis ,Tennessee are at the same latitude but have different climates, why?
San Jose, California is near the ocean which affects climate there.
Describe a dry climate region.
hot, dry, little plant life
If the climate in your area is sub-tropical, what type of weather would NOT be common?
snow
What are cold climate zones called?
polar
What is a natural event that would affect world climate?
volcanic eruption
What climate sub group is Indiana?
Continental warm summer
Besides high latitudes, cold climates can be found at what type of locations in the middle and low latitudes?
mountains
What happens to temperature the higher above sea level you go?
it gets colder
What climate group does Steppe belong?
dry hot
What climate group does Highland belong?
cold/polar
What climate group does humid sub-tropical belong?
temperate
What climate group does Mediterranean belong?
temperate
What factor affects climate besides altitude, latitude, & landforms?
proximity to large bodies of water
What climate group does a Monsoon belong?
tropical
