Earth and Sun Relationships
What is a revolution
One trip around the sun
Explain the difference between Elevation and Latitude
Elevation is from sea level Latitude is from the equator- how far north or south
Describe one of the climates.
Answer will vary
What is an equinox?
Day with equal day and night
Describe the Windward side of a mountain
Wind blows the clouds into the mountain and makes the clouds squeeze out the rain like a sponge
How is smog created?
Mix of carbon dioxide and the sun's radiation
Longest day of sunlight- shortest night
What are the 3 types of latitude?
Low, High, Middle
What is an El Nino?
A climate phenomenon where trade winds blow blowing east to west change causing changes in the climates of affected areas
Explain the difference of temperature, weather, and climate
Temperature is how hot or cold something is, Weather is the current or short term outside feeling, Climate is overall weather patterns in a given area.
A consistent wind pattern- Trade winds, westerlies or easterlies
What are the mid-latitude climates?
Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical, and Humid Continental.
March 20th to September 23
What are the factors that affect climate?
Latitude, Elevation, Wind and Ocean Currents, and Landforms
What are the world climate patterns?
Tropical, Dry, Mid Latitude, High Latitude, and Highland