Factors Influencing Climate : Relief

Relief is the shape of the land, so how mountainous it is. This can affect the temperature as temperatures will face by 1°C for every 100 meters gained in altitude. Relief can also affect the levels of precipitation, with mountainous areas experiencing high levels of rainfall.

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The higher up you go the colder it gets. Typically you lose 1°C with every 100 meters that you go up in altitude. This is because there is less atmosphere to retain the sun's heat (think of it as a duvet, the thicker it is the warmer it is).

Altitude and its Effect on Weather and Temperature

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Mountain Effects on Climate