weather vs climate
It rained on May 8
weather
What is weather?
the short term conditions of the atmosphere
What is elevation?
the height above sea level
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Hot things _________ and Cold things _________
rise
sink
Describe the location and climate of a Polar climate zone?
polar: found at the poles and is always cold
Germany is a cold country
climate
what is climate?
the long term weather patterns
What are surface winds?
Winds that blow near Earth's surface
Describe the location and climate of a temperate climate zone
Temperate: between the polar and tropical regions, has cold winters and hot summers
The news says it is supposed to rain this weekend.
weather
what is a climate zone?
a region on Earth with a specific temperature due to its latitude
How does elevation affect temperature?
the higher the elevation the colder the temperature
What is Hadley famous for? What did he explain?
For his model that explains how air moves through the atmosphere by convection cells
Describe the location and climate of a Tropic climate zone
Tropic: along the equator, is always hot
It rains every October.
Climate
What is the rain shadow effect?
When the windward side pulls moisture up a mountain and causes rains on only one side
What is a pressure belt?
a region with a high or low pressure
what climate zone is Hawai'i in?
tropics
Florida is hotter than Alaska.
climate
What can i expect in a low pressure zone?
What weather can i expect in a high pressure zone?
low pressure= wet/ rain
high pressure= dry/drought