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It has to do with the ability of the atmosphere to trap heat. In the case of latitude the angle of the earth with respect to the sun is smaller. When light hits smack on at a 90 degree angle the maximum amount of energy is trapped by the atmosphere. In the case of altitude the thinner air doesn't trap in the heat as effectively. The more insulation the warmer you are.
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∙ 9y agoThe higher the altitude is, the thinner the air gets. When the air is thin, there is less oxygen. These factors affect the temperatures.
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What are factors affecting the climate?
Precipitation,Temperature,Altitude,Latitude
How does the latitude and altitude affect climate and vegetation in Europe?
Latitude and altitude can dramatically affect climate and vegetation. Climate and altitude both have an effect on temperature. This temperature is a big factor in what will grow and what will not.
What is the defference between latitude and altitude?
latitude is how north or south a place is from the equator. altitude is how high you are from earth's surface
Synonyms of climate?
weather humidity temperature altitude aridity clime conditions latitude atmospheric climate
Why do you measure latitude and altitude?
for math
What is the base temperature of the air?
There is no base temperature of air. The temperature of the air can vary greatly based on the factors such as latitude and altitude.
Temperature is determined primarily by what?
latitude and altitude
Does altitude and latitude affect the desert?
Yes it does. The higher the altitude, the cooler the temperature in general.
What are factors affecting the climate?
Precipitation,Temperature,Altitude,Latitude
Does temperature vary with altitude in Mexico?
Right.
How the atmosphere vary with altitude?
Temperature decreases with increasing altitude, Also air concentration decreases with altitude.
Which climate do the temperature and precipitation vary based on altitude?
alpine
What is the temperature during Christmas in Africa?
The mean temperature depends on altitude, latitude and longitude, bodies of water, etc.
What are the two main factors in temperature?
Latitude and altitude. Latitude is how far north or south you are from the equator, the closer to the equator you are the warmer it is. Altitude is how high from the earth's surface you are, the higher up you are the colder it is.
How does the latitude and altitude affect climate and vegetation in Europe?
Latitude and altitude can dramatically affect climate and vegetation. Climate and altitude both have an effect on temperature. This temperature is a big factor in what will grow and what will not.
What factor influence temperature?
The main factors that influence temperature are latitude, altitude, distance from large bodies of water, and ocean currents.
Is the temperature for poultry the same at high altitude?
yes the internal temperature for doneness is the same. But the length of time you roast it in the oven will vary from sea level to high altitude.
