Geography
Geography of Weather
Quick fact
The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7°C (134°F) in Death Valley, USA, while the coldest was -89.2°C (-128.6°F) in Antarctica—both extreme examples of how geography influences weather.
Why this is interesting
Why does it rain on one side of a mountain while the other side is dry? The answer lies in geography—the hidden force that shapes the weather you experience every day.