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What Causes Climate?

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Climate :-�refers to the average year after year conditions of temperature , precipitation , wind , and clouds in an area and the water cycle . �

Temperature is affected by latitude , altitude , & the distance from large bodies of water .

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  • What Factors Affect Temperature ?

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A . Latitude

1- Tropical Zone ; is the area near the equator mostly warm .

2- Polar Zone ; is the area that is far from the equator mostly cold .

3- Temperate zone ; between the tropical zones and the polar zones , and it ranges from warm or hot in summer to cool or cold in winter.

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B. Altitude�At Mountains altitude is a more Important than latitude �

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C . Distance From large Bodies of water

1- Marine Climate ; It have a relatively mild winter and cool summer

2- Continental Climate ; Winters are cold while summer is warm or hot

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What Factors Affect Precipitation ?

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review the student’s book

1- Mountain Ranges

2- Prevailing Winds

These winds move air masses from place to place that carries the water viporation and how much rain or snow might fall