CLIMATE
What is climate?
The usual weather conditions of a place over a long period of time.
What is an environment?
Everything around living things, including land, water, plants, animals, and climate.
If an environment becomes dry and has less water, animals will need to find new sources of water or move to another area. This is called what???
Adapt
What was an Ice Age?
A long period when Earth's climate became much colder.
Complete the sentence:
Climate changes → __________ changes.
Environment
Name one thing that can be part of a region's climate.
Temperature, rainfall, snow, or seasons.
Name two things that are part of an environment.
(Land,Water,Plants, animals, and climate)
Why do living things adapt?
To survive changes in their environment.
What happened to large areas of Earth during an Ice Age?
They became covered by large amounts of ice.
Complete the sentence:
Environment changes → Living things __________.
Adapt
Is climate the same thing as daily weather?
No. Weather changes from day to day, while climate is measured over a long period of time.
How can a change in climate affect the environment?
It can change temperature, water, plants, animals, and habitats.
Give one example of how humans can adapt to a cold environment.
Humans can wear warm clothing or use fire for warmth.
How could an Ice Age affect plants and animals?
They might have to move, adapt, or find new sources of food.
What are three things humans need from their environment to survive?
Food, water, and shelter.
What happens when the climate of an area becomes much colder? HINT: what might plant and animals have to do
The environment can change, and plants and animals may need to adapt.
If an area becomes much colder, what might happen to some plants and animals?
They may move, adapt, or have difficulty surviving.
What does adaptation mean?
A change or behavior that helps a living thing survive in its environment.
Why would humans need to adapt during a colder climate?
They needed to find ways to stay warm, find food, and survive.
If an environment becomes dry and has less water, what might animals need to do?
They may need to find new sources of water or move to another area.
Why is climate important to living things? HINT: What does it affect
Climate affects the environment, including the food, water, and habitats available to living things.
Why do environmental changes matter to humans?
Humans depend on their environment for food, water, shelter, and other resources.
How are climate change and adaptation connected?
When climate changes the environment, living things may need to adapt to survive.
How did major climate changes affect where humans could live?
Climate changes created different environments, causing humans to move or adapt to new places.
How are climate change and adaptation connected?
When climate changes the environment, living things may need to adapt to survive.