Sunlight
Which part of Earth gets the most direct sunlight?
The equator
Which heats up faster—land or water?
land
What is latitude measured in?
Degrees
What do we call moving air?
Wind
What is the coldest climate?
Ice cap
Why does the equator get hotter than the poles?
Sunlight hits more directly
Which cools down slower—land or water?
Water
Which climate zone is near the equator?
Tropical
What do we call moving water in the ocean?
ocean currents
What is one climate example in the temperate zone?
Mediterranean or oceanic
What happens to sunlight as it reaches the poles?
It spreads over a larger area and is less strong
Why are places near the ocean not as hot or cold as places inland?
Water changes temperature slowly, keeping temperatures more stable
What is the degree of the polar temperature zone?
60-90 degrees
What do warm ocean currents do to nearby land?
make it warmer
Brazil and Indonesia are example of which climate?
How does the amount of sunlight affect temperature?
More sunlight = higher temperature
What does uneven heating of Earth cause?
Different temperatures and winds
Polar, Temperate, Tropical
What do cold ocean currents do to nearby land?
This climate has warm and dry seasons
Savannah
Why do seasons change in different parts of the world?
Because Earth is tilted and different areas get different sunlight at different times
How does uneven heating help create wind and ocean currents?
Warm air and water rise and move toward cooler areas, causing movement
Why does latitude affect how hot or cold a place is?
Sunlight is more direct at lower latitudes and weaker at higher latitudes
How do wind and ocean currents work together to affect climate?
Winds move warm or cold air and also push ocean currents, changing temperature and rainfall
An example of oceanic climate is...
UK or Washington