starter consider the climate climate is the long-term, widespread weather. there are 3 true...
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StarterConsider the climate
Climate is the long-term, widespread weather. There are 3 true statements about climate in the list below. Place an X next to the number of each true statement.
1. Temperature and rainfall are main features of climate
2. Topography plays only a small role in climate control.
3. Ocean currents are not a factor in climate control.
4. Marine climates are relatively constant.
5. Climate has no effect on weathering.
6. A major influence on a region’s climate is its latitude (distance from the equator).
Climatology Unit page 37
1. Acid Rain
2. Climate
3. Greenhouse Effect
4. Global Warming
5. Koppen Climate System
6. El Nino
7. La Nina
8. Sunspot/Solar Flare
9. Deforestation
10. Industrialization
11. Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC’s)
12. Ocean Acidification
13. Glaciation
14. Heat Island
15. Sustainability
16. Urbanization
Draw the picture on the top half and the words on the bottom half!!!
Weather vs. Climate Climatology is the study of Earth’s climate and
factors affecting itClimate describes long term variations in weather
(30+ years)Weather describes current atmosphere conditions
(rain, snowstorm, thunderstorm.
Latitude Areas near the equator get
more direct heating Results in some areas
being colder and some being warmerClimate zones based on
temperature and
precipitation
Climatograph A climatograph shows the monthly average temperature and
precipitation for a particular area Line = Temperature Bar = Precipitation
Climate Classification
Koppen classification systemBased on vegetation and average monthly
precipitation and temperature
Tropical Climates
Tropical climates have constant high temperaturesSome has up to 600 cm of rain each yearTropical rain forests vegetation mT air massesSouth America, Indonesia
Dry Climates
Dry climates cover 30% of Earth’s landInfluenced by cT air massesScarce vegetation High temperatures, low moistureSahara Desert
Mild Climates
Mild climates generally do not have a huge temperature difference between their cold months and warm monthsWinters are generally warmerSummers are generally cooler
○ Southeastern United States○ Italy
Continental Climates Continental climates are relatively dry with hot
summers and cold winters Away from bodies of water
○ Central parts of Asia○ Canada
Polar Climates
Polar climates lie north of the continental climatesKnown for constant cold temperaturesHas low precipitation
Found near the poles and at high elevationsNorth/South PoleAndes Mountains