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The land masses give rise to the Atlantic Ocean "conveyor" which keeps Western Europe warm. Other oceanic currents are created by the land masses, such as the one between South America and Antarctica, but the land masses aren't the direct cause in this effect on climate. The position of the land masses can effect the climate of the area, but not on a global scale. Siberia, for example, is not near any large sources of water, such as an ocean, and thus is extremely cold. Land masses of ice, like Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, reflect a large amount of sunlight cool the planet.

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Do climate and landform affect the characteristics of soil?

On one side of the world, a sharp wind blows across the golden sand, rattling the dry tumbleweed. At the same time on another continent, a warm rain begins to fall, dripping down the broad green leaves and onto the musky soil. The climate and landforms of the area create the different qualities of a biome, from mountains to the Mediterranean. Climate and landforms are the two factors that determine what characteristics a biome has. Climate plays in important role for the temperature of a place. Is it hot in the summer and cold in the winter? Mild yearround? The weather and precipitation affect what grows in a place, such as sparse shrubs in the Alpine Tundra or lush trees in the Rain forest. Landforms also effect what grows in an area. Rocky hills won't support Mediterranean biomes, which have a large plant and life diversity. Alpine Tundra or Boreal Forests are more suited for these rocky areas. The landforms of mountains may affect the climate. The rain shadow effect from mountains creates a temperate forest on one side and grassland on the other! The diversity of biomes, even on the same content, is also due to landforms. To create a wide diversity of biomes, climate and landforms work together. Climate determines the season's temperature and growth. Landforms stabilize the plants and sometimes the precipitation. With a wide field of many biome, landforms and climate are imperative to determine the characteristics of a biome.


What characteristics are used to classify landforms?

Landforms can be classified based on their shape, size, elevation, slope, and the processes that formed them. These characteristics can help differentiate between landforms such as mountains, valleys, plains, plateaus, and coastal features. Additionally, the geology, climate, and vegetation of an area can also play a role in classifying landforms.


How do climate and landforms affect the soils characteristics?

The soil that forms in a hot, wet climate is very different from the soil that develops in a cold, dry climate. Climate influences the characteristics of developing soil because the climate influences the weathering of the rock. The four soil types that develop in different climate regions are: tropical, desert, temperate, and arctic.


What is the relationship between the landforms and climate in Russia?

Russia's landforms and climate are closely linked. The vast size of Russia results in a variety of landscapes, from tundra in the north to mountains in the south. These landforms influence weather patterns, temperature fluctuations, and precipitation levels across the country, leading to diverse climates that range from Arctic in the north to temperate and continental in the south.


The shapes and forms of land have had a big effect on?

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