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What are the 3 factors that affect climate in Latin America?
LATIN AMERICA /CH 1 SECTION 2
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Factors affecting climate in Latin AMerica | El Nini, Elevation, Location, Wind Patterns |
| Wind Patterns | move cold air from the Poles to the Equator and vice versa. They also affect rainfall |
| How does climate affect the way Latin Americans live? | It determines where they settle and farm |
What are the 2 major factors that affect the climate of Latin America?
Latin America’s climate is influenced mainly by the northern Atlantic anticyclone and the migration of the inter-tropical convergence zone, which also affects large areas of tropical South America.
What affects Latin America’s climate?
The climate of Latin America ranges from the hot and humid Amazon River basin to the dry and desert-like conditions of northern Mexico and southern Chile. Third, the warm currents of the Atlantic Ocean and the cold currents of the Pacific Ocean affect the climate.
What are factors affecting climate?
3.1 Factors affecting climate
- distance from the sea.
- ocean currents.
- direction of prevailing winds.
- shape of the land (known as ‘relief’ or ‘topography’)
- distance from the equator.
- the El Niño phenomenon.
What are the three sub regions of Latin America?
Three sub-regions can be clearly differentiated: South America, Central America (including Mexico) and the Caribbean.
What are the 3 reasons for the variety of climate and vegetation found in Latin America?
First, Latin America extends a great distance on each side of the equator. Second, there are large changes in altitude due to the massive mountains in the region. Third, the warm currents of the Atlantic Ocean and the cold currents of the Pacific Ocean affect the climate.
Why is the climate so different in Latin America?
This variety of climate and vegetation is due to several factors. First, Latin America spans a great distance on each side of the equator. Second, there are big changes in elevation because of the massive mountains in the region. Third, the warm currents of the Atlantic Ocean and the cold currents of the Pacific Ocean affect the climate.
Why is there so much vegetation in Latin America?
It ranges from the thick trees of the rain forests to mosses of the tundra. This variety of climate and vegetation is due to several factors. First, Latin America spans a great distance on each side of the equator. Second, there are big changes in elevation because of the massive mountains in the region.
How is the geography of Latin America divided?
Latin America Physical Geography Latin America and the Caribbean can be divided in three topographic zones: Lowlands ( less than 500 meters) Highlands(500-2000 meters) –Plateaus: flat top highland regions Mountain(greater than 2000 meters) 0 m>5000 m
Why are natural resources important to Latin America?
Nature is the solution that, together with clean energy, will help stabilize our planet’s temperature. It is also the solution to create a more resilient food system, ensuring the well-being for a growing population and for the most vulnerable sectors of society. Isabel Studer is the Director of Strategic Alliances for TNC Latin America.