Weather vs. Climate

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What is the atmosphere?

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Layers of air surrounding the earth.

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What does latitude measure?

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Distance north or south of the equator.

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Hemisphere

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Half of the earth.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth.

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What determines climate zones?

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Location or latitude of the zone.

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What characterizes the tropical zone?

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Warm temperatures due to direct sunlight year-round.

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What is the temperate zone known for?

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Seasonal climate, wide range of temperatures.

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What is the polar zone?

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Area near both poles with cold climates.

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What is weather?

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The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.