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GEOGRAPHY
Geographical Eye Special: Planet Earth
 
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Weather and Climate: Temperature
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Weather and Climate: Temperature

Aims

To provide a detailed description and explanation of the factors which determine why temperatures vary:

  • The Earth's axis
  • Day and night
  • Latitude
  • Aspect and altitude
  • Ocean currents
  • Prevailing winds
  • Cloud cover and atmosphere