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The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time. Think 30 years. Reported as averages by a meteorologist.

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Climate

Front

The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place. The daily or weekly forecast.

Back

Weather

Front

The SHORT term impact

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Weather

Front

The LONG term impact

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Climate

Front

What is the most important factor impacting the climate?

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Solar energy

Front

A _____________ reports the weather on a daily basis.

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Meterologist

Front

The factors that impact the weather are...

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heat energy, clouds, and water vapor, elevation, and wind and ocean currents.

Front

This is an example of a ______ map.

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weather

Front

This is an example of a ______ map.

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climate

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The three main zones of latitude are: Hot, cold, mild; Temperate, mild, warm; Polar, mild, cold; Polar, temperate, tropical.

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Polar, temperate, tropical