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MAP CONCEPTS

TYPES OF RAINFALL

Anticyclones

Anticyclones are masses of High PressureAs it sinks it warms up It gives clear skies, because warm air can hold more water vapor, therefore clouds won´t form.Summer anticyclones sunshine and high temperaturesWinter anticyclones sunshine and low temperaturesWind blow clockwise in North Hemisphere

Depressions

Depressions are areas of Low Pressure formed when a warm air mass and cool air meets.Warm air rises, cools condenses and form rain.

FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE: Latitude

FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE:Altitude

FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE:Distance from the sea

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