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List three factors other than the latitude that affect local temperature.?
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Altitude, proximity to the sea, orientation to mountain range.
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If you were lost at sea and needed to know your latitude where on earth would you not be able to tell?
You can always find your latitude and longitude by getting a 3-star celestial fix; as long as you have a sextant and an accurate timepiece.If you are looking for a one-star observation to determine your latitude, then you would need to be able to see Polaris, the north star. Polaris cannot be observed anywhere south of about 3 degrees north latitude. (Polaris is not EXACTLY above the North Pole, so in order to get an accurate reading of your longitude, you would still need a nautical almanac and a watch.)But with a watch, a sextant and a nautical almanac, you could do a "local apparent noon" observation of the Sun, and determine both your latitude and longitude quite precisely from one sighting.
Why is an astrolabe important to exploration?
An astrolabe is a historical astronomical instrument used by astronomers, navigators, and astrologers. Its many uses include locating and predicting the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, determining local time given local latitude and vice-versa. There is often confusion between the astrolabe and the mariner's astrolabe. While the astrolabe could be useful for determining latitude on land, it was an awkward instrument for use on the heaving deck of a ship or in wind. The mariner's astrolabe was developed to address these issues. The mariner's astrolabe, also known as a sea astrolabe, was used to determine the latitude of a ship at sea by measuring the sun's noon altitude (declination) or the meridian altitude of a star of a known declination. Taken from Wikipedia
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What factors moderate the average annual precipitation in local areas?
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Many things effect local wind patterns. The local temperature and how it varies also effect the winds. Temperature variations also affect the local wind patterns.
How do global factors influence local weather conditions?
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Why does proximity to water affect temperature?
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What would you find if you compare climates in mountainous regions and lowland areas at the same latitude?
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