Analyze the picture and answer the question.
INSTRUCTIONS: MAKE A SCENARIO WITH
YOUR GROUP BASE FROM THE PICTURE
BELOW.
Criteria 5 4 3
Cooperation All members of 2 to 3 members of Only 1 member
the group the group did not did the activity.
cooperated in cooperate in dong
doing the the activity.
activity.
Presentation Present the Present the . Shows a limited
scenario base scenario base presentation and
from the theme from the theme understanding of
clearly. but miss some the scenario.
details
Timeliness Finished the Finished the Finished the
activity before activity on time. activity beyond
the allotted the allotted time.
time.
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students are
expected to:
a. identify the Factors Affecting Climate :
b. value the importance of different factors
affecting the climate through the area; and
c. show awareness to the worldwide issue
regarding climate change through poster
Different
Factors that Affect
Climate
There are different factors that
affect the climate of a place.
These five factors greatly
influence the temperature of an
area.
Latitude
Latitude is the main factor affecting
global climate. The further we go
from the equator; the temperature
drops and the cooler it gets. This is
because we know that earth is
curved which means that the sun’s
energy is more concentrated at the
equator. This means earth gets hotter
at equator and places near equator.
Altitud
e
Temperature decreases with
increasing altitude at an
average rate of 6.5°C for
every 1000m increase in
altitude, as the atmosphere
receives less heat through
terrestrial radiation. For this
reason, we know that the
mountains are always cooler
compared to lower places.
• The lower layers of
atmosphere are denser, have
water vapor and dust particles
that absorb heat, which is not
prevalent in the higher
altitude
Distance from the sea
Distance from the sea. Land absorbs and releases heat faster
than water. This phenomenon has strong effect on the
temperature as well as the climate. Seas and oceans are the
large bodies of water on Earth, serve as the moderator of
climate. In summer, large amount of water evaporates but
dries up quickly before it reaches the land because of
temperature. Coastal areas are cooler in summer and warmer
in winter compared in inland at the same coordinate system.
Places located on the coast have moderate temperature as
they are affected by land and sea breezes
Prevailing
winds
Prevailing winds are wind directions over a
particular location on Earth due to uneven heating
from the sun and the rotation of earth on its axis. The
equator receives most direct sunlight and greatest
concentration of heat resulting to a warm temperature
while at the poles, there is a lower concentration of
heat resulting to a cold temperature. The warm air in
the equator expands, become less dense, and rises. As
the air rises, it cools, decreases its pressure, and loses
water vapor forming a low-pressure area at the
equator
This rotation creates three belts of
highpressure circulations cells:
1.The Hadley cell -is the air moving toward the equator. It is
responsible for the dry climate at 30˚ latitudes or the tropical
and subtropical regions and drives circulation of air north and
south of the equator.
2.The Ferrel cell- is created when the air between 30˚
and 60˚ latitudes meets the cold air from the poles.
These winds are called westerlies that characterize
weather patterns in the temperate zones.
3.The Polar cell -is formed between 60˚ and 90˚ latitude.
The air cools over the poles and sinks to the Earth’s surface.
These surface winds in the polar cell are called easterlies
-The area where these three circulation cells come together is called
intertropical convergence zone. At intertropical convergence zone the
trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres converge. The
Earth’s rotation affects the air moving towards its surface, it is deflected
by the Coriolis force to the right in the northern hemisphere producing
polar easterlies and to the left in the southern hemisphere. The easterlies
are created when the winds blow toward the equator and deflected to the
west. The westerlies are created when the winds blow toward the pole
and deflected to the east
Ocean currents- Ocean currents are the continuous and directional
movement of ocean created by the wind friction, water density,
earth’s rotation, solar energy, and gravity variation in different parts
of the ocean. The direction of water movement is either horizontal or
vertical. The ocean current systems flow clockwise in the northern
hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere in
circular patterns. The ocean currents transport warm water and
precipitation from the equator to the poles and cold water from the
poles back to the equator. These regulate the global climate, and
uneven distribution of heat reaching earth’s surface .
Topography-The topography of earth's surface is one
of the factors that affects weather system and climate.
The difference in elevation and mountain ranges
determine the distribution of precipitation on earth. The
bodies of water shape the climates and create the high-
and low-pressure systems that cause weather events.
The mountainous areas tend to have extreme weather
because it acts as a barrier to air movements and
moisture.
Leeward
Windward
The windward side of the mountain faces the
wind and receives warm, and moist air. As the
wind hits the mountain, the air is forced to move
upward along the slope of the mountain and
begins to cool due to decrease in atmospheric
pressure. The cooling of air results in the
formation of clouds and precipitation .
Because of this, the windward side of the mountain is
cooler and rich in vegetation. The leeward side of the
mountain is the opposite side of the windward. The air
that goes down the leeward slope has lost its moisture on
the windward side resulting to warm air and low relative
humidity. As the dry air descends the leeward slope, it
expands and reduces the possibility of precipitation
forming a rain shadow effect. This side of the mountain is
the driest place.
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