Question

What are the major controls of the climate of a place. Explain them.

Answer 1

The factors are as follows ~

Latitude --surface temp. vary with latitude.

Elevation-- climate zone coincide roughly with elevation ranges.

Nearby water-- Sea surfaces temp. affect land and temperature.

Ocean current-- water temperature indicates transfer of heat energy by currents.

Topography-- local variation in elevation can cause local variation in climate.

Vegetation -- Type of ground cover and seasonal changes affect climate.

Prevailing--Winds deliver air masses with specific properties.