The Driest Places on Earth | SciShow Kids

The video explores the concepts of weather and climate, highlighting their differences. It discusses how weather changes frequently, while climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a region. The video uses examples like Eureka and the Atacama Desert to illustrate dry climates and explains why Atacama is so dry due to mountains and cold ocean currents. It also describes Antarctica as a desert due to its low precipitation, despite being covered in snow. The video concludes with a reminder that climates can tell us a lot about a place.

What did Squeaks forget to do for his plants?

How does climate differ from weather?

How can we predict what the weather might be like in a certain place?

What is the climate like in Eureka, Chile?

Why is the Atacama Desert considered one of the driest places on Earth?

What happens to rain in very dry climates like the Atacama Desert?

What unusual characteristic does Antarctica have despite being covered in snow?