Factors that Influence Climate Directions: Fill in the blanks to explain how each of the following factors
influences climate.
1. Elevation: The atmosphere is
so the air holds less heat.
at higher elevations
2. Wind and Ocean Currents: The movement of air and water helps to
the temperature on Earth.
3. Weather: Weather conditions that occur in an area over a
period of time determine the region's climate.
4. Landforms: Landforms and land masses
the
strength, speed, and direction of wind and ocean currents and affect
precipitation