2.1 - 2.3 Review

What is the definition of climate?

• the average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time

• the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time

What is the definition of weather?

• the average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time

• the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time

What is the difference between climate and weather?

What is a climate region?

• little to no rain or snow and both hot and cold temperatures.

• a group of places that have similar temperatures, precipitation levels, and changes in weather

• cool winters, warm summers, and ample rainfall.

How might climate regions help geographers analyze life in a particular place?

Which of the following are examples of climate regions? (check off multiple answers)

• Dry Climates

• Tundra Climates

• Humid Cold Climates

• Humid Equatorial Climates

• Humid Temperate Climates

What is a hurricane?

• a strong storm with swirling winds and heavy rainfall

• a storm with rotating winds

• a smaller storm with powerful winds that can reach 300 miles per hour

What is a cyclone?

• a strong storm with swirling winds and heavy rainfall

• a storm with rotating winds

• a smaller storm with powerful winds that can reach 300 miles per hour

What is a tornado?

• a strong storm with swirling winds and heavy rainfall

• a storm with rotating winds

• a small storm with powerful winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.

How are scientists helping to lessen the impact of extreme weather?