Latitude affects climate by determining how directly the Sun’s rays strike Earth. Places near the Equator receive direct sunlight, making them hotter. Regions farther away receive slanting rays, leading to cooler climates. Thus, higher latitudes are colder and lower latitudes ...
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Weather refers to daily atmospheric conditions like rain, sunshine or wind. Climate is the average weather pattern of a region over decades. While weather changes frequently, climate is relatively stable and describes long-term temperature, rainfall and seasonal trends in a ...
Cities create urban heat islands because concrete, asphalt and buildings absorb and retain heat. Lack of greenery prevents cooling. This makes urban areas significantly warmer than surrounding rural regions, especially at night. Pollution and energy use also contribute to this ...