StarterConsider the climate

Climate is the long-term, widespread weather. There are 3 true statements about climate in the list below. Place an X next to the number of each true statement.

1. Temperature and rainfall are main features of climate

2. Topography plays only a small role in climate control.

3. Ocean currents are not a factor in climate control.

4. Marine climates are relatively constant.

5. Climate has no effect on weathering.

6. A major influence on a region’s climate is its latitude (distance from the equator).

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1. Acid Rain

2. Climate

3. Greenhouse Effect

4. Global Warming

5. Koppen Climate System

6. El Nino

7. La Nina

8. Sunspot/Solar Flare

9. Deforestation

10. Industrialization

11. Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC’s)

12. Ocean Acidification

13. Glaciation

14. Heat Island

15. Sustainability

16. Urbanization

Draw the picture on the top half and the words on the bottom half!!!

CLIMATE CLASSIFICATION

Weather vs. Climate Climatology is the study of Earth’s climate and

factors affecting itClimate describes long term variations in weather

(30+ years)Weather describes current atmosphere conditions

(rain, snowstorm, thunderstorm.

Latitude Areas near the equator get

more direct heating Results in some areas

being colder and some being warmerClimate zones based on

temperature and

precipitation

Earth’s major climate zones

Climatograph A climatograph shows the monthly average temperature and

precipitation for a particular area Line = Temperature Bar = Precipitation

Climate Classification

Koppen classification systemBased on vegetation and average monthly

precipitation and temperature

Tropical Climates

Tropical climates have constant high temperaturesSome has up to 600 cm of rain each yearTropical rain forests vegetation mT air massesSouth America, Indonesia

Dry Climates

Dry climates cover 30% of Earth’s landInfluenced by cT air massesScarce vegetation High temperatures, low moistureSahara Desert

Mild Climates

Mild climates generally do not have a huge temperature difference between their cold months and warm monthsWinters are generally warmerSummers are generally cooler

○ Southeastern United States○ Italy

Continental Climates Continental climates are relatively dry with hot

summers and cold winters Away from bodies of water

○ Central parts of Asia○ Canada

Polar Climates

Polar climates lie north of the continental climatesKnown for constant cold temperaturesHas low precipitation

Found near the poles and at high elevationsNorth/South PoleAndes Mountains

Exit Slip

How is climate different from weather?