Chapter 3.2, Problem 7MI

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

Effects of latitude on climatic conditions.

Introduction:

Latitude is far from the equator, it majorly affects climate of an area. Area near from the sea level or equator is generally hotter than the area far away from the equator or at higher altitude.

Explanation of Solution

The factors that affect the climate are latitude, altitude, pressure, winds, ocean currents, and distance from sea level. The important to climatic control is latitude. It influences the temperature of a place.

The places located at higher altitudes that are a far distance from the equator receive minimum sunlight. A place is located towards the equator and receives more sunlight at zero latitudes. That place is hotter than the area situated at a higher altitude Sunlight also affects rainfall and precipitation. Therefore, the latitudinal position of an area decides the climate of the place.

Distance from sea level is measure the difference between marine climates and continents. If the distance from sea level gradually increases affects. As the distance from the sea will increase moderate impact decreases, and people face severe climate conditions. Winds and air thunder begin over oceans circulate onshore to the mainland, and affect climate.