Seasons and Climate

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time, typically 30 years.

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What is weather?

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The short term conditions of the air in a place.

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What are the four seasons?

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Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

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True or False: All regions have 4 seasons.

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False

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True or False: Water heats and cools faster than land.

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False

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What is a season?

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A division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight.

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What causes seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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True or False: The equator experiences the same climate year-round.

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True

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What is a temperate climate?

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A climate characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons.

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What is a tropical climate?

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A climate that is warm and humid year-round, typically found near the equator.