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1
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The 4 factors affecting temperature are …

A

C - cloud cover
L - latitude
A - altitude
D - distance from sea

2
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Latitude refers to …

A

The distance of a place either north or south from the equator.

3
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A location with higher latitude means ..

A

It is further away from the equator.

4
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A location with lower latitude means …

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It is nearer / closer to the equator.

5
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Places with HIGHER latitude experiences ____ temperature?

E.g. Canada / USA / Australia

A

Places with HIGHER latitude experiences LOWER temperature. E.g. Canada / USA / Australia

This is because sun’s energy is SPREAD over a WIDER area, hence temperatures are lower.

6
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Places with LOWER latitude experiences ____ temperature?

E.g Singapore

A

Places with LOWER latitude experiences HIGHER temperature. E.g Singapore

This is because sun’s energy is CONCENTRATED over a SMALLER area, hence temperatures are higher.

7
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Altitude refers to …

A

Height of land above sea level.

8
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Areas at higher altitude means …

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They are further away from the earth’s surface. E.g. top of the mountain

9
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Areas at lower altitude means …

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They are nearer to the earth’s surface. E.g. foot of the mountain

10
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For every 1000m increase in height, temperature drops by …

A

6.5 degree Celsius

11
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For example:

At 1000m, temperature is 16.5 degree Celsius.

What is the temperature at 2000 m?

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16.5 - 6.5 = 10.0

Temperature at 2000m would be 10.0 degree Celsius.

This is because for every 1000m increase in height, temperature drops by 6.5 degree Celsius.

12
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Areas at HIGHER altitude experiences ____ temperatures.

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Areas at HIGHER altitude experiences LOWER temperatures.

13
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Areas at LOWER altitude experiences ____ temperatures.

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Areas at LOWER altitude experiences HIGHER temperatures.