Weather vs Climate
"It is 74 degrees out today."
Weather
Is the top of Mount Washington typically colder or warmer than the base?
Colder!
What are two factors that are taken into effect when categorizing climate zones?
What is conduction?
"I love the distinct seasons that New England has."
Climate
Nome, Alaska, lies at 64°N latitude. San Diego, California, lies at 32°N latitude. Which city receives more sunlight?
San Diego
Describe the general conditions of a desert climate zone.
What is radiation?
"It is supposed to be 45 degrees and cloudy two days from now on Wednesday."
Weather
Describe what causes wind.
What do differences in climate influence?
What is convection?
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
"The month of November has an average high temperature of 48 degrees."
Climate
Describe what causes ocean surface currents.
Wind!
What type of climate zone do we live in?
Temperate, humid coastal, etc.
Where does convection play a role in climate?
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Write down the difference between weather and climate. All groups can get points.
Draw a diagram that shows the rain shadow effect. All groups can get credit.
What is the name of the most famous climate zone classification system?
Koppen
What is the Coriolis effect and what impact does it have on our climate systems?
What does a Geiger Counter measure?
Radiation