"lowern"??

Question

the "N" in the acronym "LOWERN" stands for nearness to water (i think) can you elaborate on that, and how it effects climate. thnx i have a test tomorow on it and i dont get it.

Answer 1

Actually, ecolink, you DID find the acronym, but in a slightly different form: LEWON. Go to your referenced site and read the first letter of each of the factors that effects climate. That's the acronym you're both looking for - minus the "R"!

The full LOWERN list is
Latitude
Ocean Currents
Wind
Elevation
Relief
Near Water

Explanations can be found by downloading and enlarging the LOWERN .jpg format chart at
http://www.turnerfenton.com/departme/geog/courses/ibgeo/unit2.htm
It gives the list and a concise explanation for each factor.

The "Near Water" explanation reads:
• Water bodies provide a source of moisture for the land masses of the world
• This generally leads to areas close to water having wetter climates except: At high latitudes
or where there are - Strong offshore winds, or - Cold ocean currents.
• Water bodies also have a moderating affect on the climates of the land masses near to them.
• Insolation is unable to penetrate the lithosphere unlike water so it can only heat the surface of the land.
• Water can heat to some depth because of penetration of light and circulation within the water bodies.
• Because of this land can heat up or cool down much quicker than water, so the water has a moderating effect on the land around it.
• In the summer the water acts like an air conditioner to keep the air temperatures cool.
• In the winter water acts like a heater to keep the temperatures from getting too cold.
• This affect is most noticeable in the mid-latitudes where there is a constant onshore wind.

Answer 2

I didn't find the acronym, but here's a site that describes factors affecting climate. It includes "nearness to water".

http://www.howard.k12.md.us/glenwood/sapple/sapple/6th%20grade%20notes/factorsofclimate.htm