Describe the major factors that affect the climate
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Latitude
It depends on how close or how far it is to the equator.
Ocean currents
Certain ocean currents have different temperatures. Warm ocean currents warm the air above it, which warms the coast. Cold ocean currents cool the air above it, which cools the coast. This helps keep the coast at a consistent temperature.
Wind and air masses
Heated ground causes air to rise which results in lower air pressure. As it rises it cools and descends to the ground resulting in high air pressure. This cycle repeats, creating wind. These air masses absorb the climate of the air below it.
Elevation
The higher up you are, the colder and drier it will be. When air rises it expands due to low air pressure which causes it to cool.
Relief
The differences in the elevation inland. As air is forced to rise over a piece of land (e.g., a mountain) the temperature decreases and condensation increases. As it condensates water droplets get bigger and heavier and are forced to fall. Once the air mass goes over the mountain the temperature and evaporation increases but condensation decreases, resulting in a halt in precipitation and rain shadows.
Nearness to water
The water heats up and cools down slower than land does, having a moderating effect. On colder days, the water heats up the land, whereas on hotter days, the land is cooled down by the water. These areas also experience more precipitation.
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Explanation:
the main factor which affect climate is pollution and population . The land were afforestation is continuously because off. That land does not get sufficient rainfall and the people face problems.
The burning of fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide which goes into air and affected on greenhouse.