Climate Maps New York State

Exploring Climate Maps: Unlocking the Secrets of Weather,

Latitude, and Elevation!

Journey through the landscapes of weather wonders, latitude mysteries, and elevation

enchantments!

Key Vocabulary

●Elevation

●Vegetation

●Climate Zone

●Temperature

●Ecosystem

●Fertile

Match

Match the following

• Elevation

• Vegetation

• Temperature

• latitude

• Climate

the height of a landform above sea level

Plants found in a particular area

The measure of hotness or coolness

the measure of distance North or South

The weather of an area over time

• the height of a landform above sea level

• Plants found in a particular area

• The measure of hotness or coolness

• the measure of distance North or South

• The weather of an area over time

Climate Zones

Climate Zone

A climate zone is an
area with a distinct
climate.

Temperatures vary as
you move closer to the
equator.

Hotspot

Which climate zone do we live in?

Introduction to Climate Maps

Photo by Pixels

Climate maps show different
climate zones of an area.

Climate maps can show:
●Temperature

●Precipitation

●Humidity

What do you notice and
wonder about this climate
map of New York State?

Open Ended

What do you notice and wonder about the climate map of New York State?

Map of types of land
cover in New York State
What do you notice and
wonder about this map?

Open Ended

What do you notice and wonder about the land cover map?

Relief Map of New
York State

Geography’s Effect on Where People Live

Using the maps of New York State, How does the geography of an area effects
where people live.

●How do the landforms affect the climate and vegetation in the area

●How does the climate and vegetation in the area affect a communities desire
to live there.

Write four sentences that explains how communities choose where to live and
why.

Open Ended

Write four sentences that explains how communities choose where to live and
why.