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Activity 4: Which should I choose, Windward or Leeward?
Objectives
 differentiate windward and leeward sides of a high land
 explain how topography affects climate
Materials Needed
Pencil or ballpen
An illustration of the windward and leeward sides of a mountain
Procedure
1. Study the illustration below.
Figure 4.1 The surface features
Source: http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cardshow.php?title=chapter-3-climate-vegetation&quesnum=1
Photo Credit: Proprofs.com (As of November 5, 2013)
Q1. What happens to water vapor as it rises over the mountain?
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Q2. Which side of the mountain experiences low temperature?
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Q3. Which side of the mountain experiences high temperature?
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Q4.What happens when air becomes warmer and drier as it moves down the leeward side?
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Q5. What dry region forms at the back of the mountain?
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Q6. How does topography affect climate?
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Name ______________________________ Grade & Section _______________ Date _________
Activity 6: Ocean Currents
Objective
 explain how ocean currents affect climate.
Materials
Pen or pencil
Ruler
Map that illustrates ocean currents
Short bond paper
Procedure
1. Study the map below.
Figure 6.1 The Ocean currents
Source: http://www.plumanities.org.uk/geography-2/higher/atmosphere/atmospheric-circulation
Q1. What are the different ocean currents that carry warm water? Give at least three examples.
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Q2. What are the different ocean currents that carry cold water? Give at least three examples.
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Q3. What kind of air does Greenland Current take along? Explain.
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Q4. How do the Kamchatka Current and Kuroshio Current affect the northeastern part and southern part of Japan?
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Q5. How do ocean currents affect climate?
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