This document discusses the difference between weather and climate and some key factors that influence climate, including ocean currents, wind currents, elevation, latitude, and landforms. Weather is short-term while climate considers conditions over the long-term. Factors like proximity to oceans, elevation, and latitude determine whether a location will be generally hotter or colder. Landforms can also impact climate by blocking or redirecting wind and rain patterns.

1. Climate and Landforms

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7. Weather and Climate: What’s the Difference? Weather is relatively short-term and Climate is relatively long-term . Examples: Johnny was a real jerk at the party yesterday, which is weird because he is a pretty mellow guy. San Diego is rainy in January, but is generally a fairly dry place to live.

8. Factors of Climate O WELL! Ocean Currents Wind Currents Elevation Latitude Landforms

9. Ocean Currents “ Highways” of warm/ cold water affects climate of area Oceans are huge San Diego: hot or cold water? Florida: hot or cold water?

10. Wind Currents Same as Ocean. Why?

11. Elevation Elevation: In relation to sea level Higher elevation= cooler For ea. 1000 ft., lose 3.5 degrees

12. Latitude Earth angled at 23.5  Equator = MOST Sun (hottest) Poles = Least / Most Uneven Sun (Coldest Things in between = mix of hot and cold (storms) Tilt = Seasons (more extreme farther N/S latitude)

13. Applying Latitude to Ocean and Wind

14. Landforms Landforms can block clouds, affect rainfall. Windward Side Leeward Side RAIN SHADOW EFFECT

15. Microclimates in San Diego County