Weather and Climate

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Region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays are most intense and the temperatures are always warm.

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tropical zone

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Region north of the Tropic of Cancer and south of the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays strike the Earth at smaller angle than the tropical zone.

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temperate zone

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The regions covering the north and south poles (66.5° north and south latitudes and the poles). The sun's rays strike at a very small angle.

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polar zone

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

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Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular ____________. Options: Location, Time, Place, Time and Place

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Time and Place

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Earth is unevenly heated due to its?

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tilt and shape

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How hot or cold something is

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temperature

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The amount of water vapor in the air

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humidity

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The temperate zones of the Earth are between the tropics. True or False?

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False

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Which weather tools allow Matthew to observe wind speed and direction?

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Anemometer and Wind Vane