The Driest Places on Earth | SciShow Kids

The Driest Places on Earth | SciShow Kids

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Science, Geography, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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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.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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