Weather and Climate

What is climate?

• the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

• cloud cover and temperature

• precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

• weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

Climate is affected by many factors including:

• latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water

• tides and currents

• wind

• snow and sleet

Which two factors determine the climate in a particular region?

• temperature and latitude

• precipitation and humidity

• temperature and precipitation

• humidity and air pressure

What are the three main climate zones?

• tropical, thermal, polar

• tropical, temperate, polar

• cold, super hot, blah

• polar, tropical, humid

What climate zone is located near the equator where the sun is directly overhead all year?

• polar

• tropical

• desert

• temperate

. These zones receive direct sun rays, have higher temperatures, and lots of rain.

• Polar Climate Zones

• Temperate Climate Zones

• Tropical Climate Zones

• Oceanic Climate Zones

The areas have a wide range of temperatures in the summers and winters. It also usually has four seasons.

• Polar Climate Zones

• Temperate Climate Zones

• Tropical Climate Zones

• Oceanic Climate Zones

These areas have low temperatures and very little precipitation.

• Polar Climate Zones

• Temperate Climate Zones

• Tropical Climate Zones

• The Arctic Climate Zones

The biggest factor in determining climate is?

• elevation
• an ocean
• latitude
• mountain

What is the climate of the top of a mountain like as compared to the bottom of the mountain?

• warmer
• cooler
• drier
• wetter