Explain how 3 of these factors affect climate:
latitude
altitude
distance from seas or oceans
prevailing winds
ocean currents
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Latitude affects climate because the closer you are to the equator, the warmer the temperature is. Altitude affects climate because the higher up you are, the closer you are to the sun, the warmer it is. Prevailing winds affect climate because wind speeds up and brings moisture and precipitation.

Humid continental climate is found in the interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.   40 degrees north of the equator means less direct sunlight and therefore less warmth.   this climate is mainly found in the northern hemisphere since there are no major landmasses in the southern hemisphere.  if you live in northern indiana, you know all about humid continental because that is the climate type you have!