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The main factors that affect an areas temperature are pervailing winds and mountains?

Monsoon winds affect the climate of a region. Identify factors that influence temperature and precipitation. Latitude, altitude, distance from large bodies or water, climate, microclimate and ocean currents affect temperature and prevailing winds, mountains, and seasonal winds affect precipitation.


How do constellations affect seasons?

Consellations do not affect seasons - they are too far away. However, they depend on where the earth is in its orbit around the sun and so depend on the season.


How does prevailing winds affect climate?

Prevailing winds influence climate by carrying moisture and heat across the Earth's surface. They can bring rain to certain areas while leaving others dry, affecting the distribution of precipitation. Prevailing winds also play a role in temperature regulation by carrying warm or cold air masses from one region to another, impacting local climates.


Why doesn't the distance between the earth and sun affect the seasons?

The seasons are primarily caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis, not its distance from the sun. This tilt results in different parts of the Earth receiving varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the four seasons. The distance between the Earth and the sun does impact the intensity of sunlight received (which can affect climate in more subtle ways), but it's not the main driver of the seasonal changes.


Will the greatest difference in seasons occur on a planet that has a circular orbit?

No, the greatest difference in seasons occurs on a planet with a more elliptical orbit, where the distance from the sun varies significantly. This leads to more extreme temperature changes and more pronounced seasons.

Related Questions

What are quick moving winds that flow high above earths surface?

seasons


What are three factors that affect the surface ocean currents?

Continental deflections,the Coriolis effect and global winds all effect surface ocean currents.


How do seasonal winds affect climate?

seasonal winds affect climate


How does weather effects seasons?

Weather doesn't AFFECT (not effect) seasons, seasons AFFECT weather.


What are the winds that make the seasons in India called?

monsoons


What Direction do Egypt winds blow?

In Egypt, the prevailing winds typically blow from the north to the northeast. These winds are known as the "northerly winds" or "khamsin," and they are warm and dry, often bringing sand and dust from the desert. During different seasons, winds from other directions can also affect the country's climate and weather patterns.


What is the name of prevailing winds that reserve direction with changing seasons?

The prevailing winds that reverse direction with changing seasons are called monsoons. They bring heavy rainfall and are common in parts of Asia, Australia, and Africa.


What are the three factors that affect the ocean?

Continental deflections,the Coriolis effect and global winds all effect surface ocean currents.


What is a primary cause for surface winds on earth?

A primary cause for surface winds on the earth is the Earths Rotation.


How does friction between the ground and moleculs in the air affect winds near the earth's surface?

upper earth (atmosphere)For computer answer A+ air near the earth's surface blows more slowly.


How does this motion affect global winds?

it causes the winds to curb


What are sea and land breezes over a large region that change direction with the seasons?

global winds