Causes of Climate

Latitude

r

Latitude is the distance from the Equator

If you are closer to the Equator the air around you will be warmer

If you are farther away the Equator the air around you will be colder

Sun rays

Elevation

r

also known as altitude. it means distends form sea level.

Up high in the mountains it is very cold

In the mountains there is snow on the ground for most of the year.