AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The two most important factors in the climate of an area are temperature and precipitation. The yearly average temperature of the area is obviously important, but the yearly range in temperature is also important. Some areas have a much larger range between highest and lowest temperature than other areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The six main elements are weather and climate are temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloudiness.

Detailed explanation-3: -A climate is the average yearly conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area. The climate of a region is determined by two main factors: temperature and precipitation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The temperature characteristics of a region are influenced by natural factors such as latitude, elevation and the presence of ocean currents. The precipitation characteristics of a region are influenced by factors such as proximity to mountain ranges and prevailing winds.