Weather vs. Climate
This is what the weather is like over a long period of time
Climate
This describes how far a place is from the Equator
latitude
This zone is hot and near the Equator
Tropics
This adaptation is a body part like thick fur
Structural adaptation
This is when heat gets trapped by gases in the atmosphere
Greenhouse effect
This describes what is happening outside now.
Weather
Name one factor that affects climate
mountains, water, cities, ocean currents, rain shadows
This zone is very cold and near the poles
Polar Zone
This adaptation is an action, like migration
Behavioral adaptation
This means Earth is getting warmer over time
Global warming
"It is raining today" is an example of _______
Weather
Large bodies of water can make places _____ or ____
(temperature)
warmer or cooler
This climate type has very little rain
Dry climate
This is when animals rest during hot, dry times.
Estivation
Fossil fuels
"It snows a lot in this region" is an example of ______
Climate
Mountains can block rain and create this dry area
Rain Shadow
This climate has hot summers and cold winters
Seasons are caused by Earth's ______
tilt / movement around the sun
Cutting down too many trees is called ______
deforestation
What is one thing that climate describes?
Temperature, rain, wind
What is movement of water in the ocean that can affect climate?
Ocean Currents
This climate is found in mountains and is usually cooler
High Elevation
Name all four seasons
winter, spring, summer, fall
This cycle shows how carbon moves through air, plants, animals, and Earth
Carbon Cycle