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 ...
Microclimates influence which plants and animals can thrive in an area. Cooler, wetter microclimates support lush vegetation, while warmer zones favor heat-tolerant species. For humans, microclimates affect comfort, health and even the spread of diseases based on temperature and humidity ...