Definitions 1
What is the definition of weather?
Weather - The condition of the air at a certain time and place
What is the definition of elevation?
Elevation - how high a place is above sea level
What is the definition of temperate climate?
Temperate climate - moderate in temperature, neither very hot nor very cold.
What are 3 major factors that affect weather and climate?
Humidity, precipitation, and temperature
The closer a place is to a large body of water, the ___________________ it is.
Colder
What is the definition of climate?
Climate - the weather of a place averaged over a long period of time
What is the definition of equator?
Equator - an imaginary line that circles Earth halfway between the North and South poles
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate is the weather over a long period of time. Weather is the condition of the air in at a certain time and place.
The closer a place is to the equator, the ___________________ it is.
Warmer
The higher in elevation you are, the ___________________ it is.
Colder
What is the definition of temperature?
Temperature - how warm or cold a place is
What is the definition of Tropical climate?
Tropical climate - usually very warm and near the equator.
What factors affect only climate?
Distance from the equator, distance from a large body of water, and elevation
What types of climates are there?
Tropical climate, polar climate, subarctic climate, and temperate climate
What is the definition of tropical climate?
Tropical climate - usually very warm all year long
What is the definition of precipitation?
Precipitation - the amount of rain or snow that falls
What is the definition of polar climate?
Polar climate - Cold all year long
What does weather/climate have to do with jobs?
Farming certain crops only grow in certain climates
Why is it important to know about the weather?
For your safety, jobs and knowing how to dress
Temperate climate is between which two climates?
Temperate climate is between tropical and subarctic climates.
What is the definition of humidity?
Humidity - the amount of moisture in the air
What is the definition of subarctic climate?
Subarctic climate - Warm periods in the summer and cold the rest of the year.
Where are areas with tropical climates located around the world?
Areas with tropical climates tend to be near the equator.
Where are areas with polar climates located around the world?
Areas with polar climates tend to be around the North and South poles.
Where are areas with subarctic climates located around the world?
An example of areas with subarctic climates is Alaska.