Climate Review

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• Condition of the bottom layer of atmosphere over a short period of time

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Weather

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• Temperature and precipitation vary widely depending on location and seasons (have all 4 seasons)

Location - 30° N/S – 60° N/S

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Mid-latitude Climate

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Weather patterns of an area over a long period of time

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Climate

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• High temps year around; very wet with thick vegetation

Location - Between 30° N - 30° S

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Tropical Climate

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• Freezing temperatures year around; limited vegetation.

Location - 60° N/S – 90° N/S

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High Latitude Climate

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Turn of the earth on its axis

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Rotation

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• Cooler temps found at higher elevations

Location- Found in all latitude in high mountainous area

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Highland Climate

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Shortest day of the year

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Winter Solstice

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Two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator

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Solstice

(Summer & Winter)

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Little precipitation with shrubs and other plants that tolerate low moisture

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Dry Climate