Topic 8, Lesson 1

Climate is considered a:

• Long term

• Short term

Weather is considered a:

• Long term

• Short term

Why is Miami warmer than Philadelphia?

• latitude

• altitude

• distance from water

• ocean currents

Why are the Poconos colder than Philadelphia?

• latitude

• altitude

• distance from water

• ocean currents

Why is Atlantic City warmer than Philadelphia in the winter?

• latitude

• altitude

• distance from water

• ocean currents

Why is England warmer than Canada? (same latitude)

• latitude

• altitude

• distance from water

• ocean currents

What are the regions near the North and South Poles called?

• Polar

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Equatorial

What type of climate zone is Philadelphia located in?

• Polar

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Arctic

What is the climate zone near the equator?

• Polar

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Arctic

Places near the coast usually have:

• Colder winters, hotter summers

• Warmer winters, cooler summers

• Hotter winters, colder summers

• Mild winters, mild summers