Types of climates
The climate is the characteristic state of the atmosphere in a specific area over a long period of time.
Where are mountain climates found, and what are they like?
Mountain climates are found in areas above 1,500 metres. Their temperatures are low in winter and cool in summer, and they have abundant precipitation, with snow in winter.
What is climate change?
Climate change is the increasing change in the temperatures, precipitation and wind patterns in the Earth´s climates.
What are examples of renewable energy?
Wind and sunlight.
What are temperature and precipitation?
Temperature: This indicates whether the air is hot or cold, we measure it with a thermometer, and express it in degrees Celsius.
Precipitation: This is the amount of water that falls in a day. It can be rain, snow or hail, and we measure it with a rain gauge.
Where are oceanic climates found, and what are they like?
Oceanic climates are found in the north. They have mild temperatures and abundant precipitation all year round.
What is global warming?
Too many greenhouse gases trap more heat, and the average temperature on Earth rises quickly.
What are examples of fossil fuels?
Coal, petroleum, gas.
What are the factors that cause differences in climates?
Distance from the equator, altitude, and proximity to the sea.
Where are subtropical climates found, and what are they like?
Subtropical climates are found in the Islas Canarias. They have mild temperatures all year round and scarce precipitation.
How does climate change affect extreme weather events?
Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, prolonged drought and intense rain and floods, increase in frequency and intensity. These events affect the soil.
What are the health impacts of climate change?
1. People die from heatwaves, droughts and floods.
2. These events also produce respiratory diseases, famines etc.
The Earth´s climates are classified into what three groups?
Hot climates, temperate climates and cold climates.
Where are inland mediterranean climates found, and what are they like?
Inland mediterranean climates are found in most inland areas of the peninsula. They have cold winters and hot summers, and scarce precipitation (summer droughts).
What is the greenhouse effect?
Air pollution increases the amount of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.
How does climate change cause migration?
Extreme weather events, such as prolonged drought and intense rain and floods, force people to migrate (move).
Where are typical mediterranean climates found, and what are they like?
Typical mediterranean climates are found in the east and south, the Islas Baleares, Ceuta and Melilla. They have mild winters and hot summers, and scarce precipitation (summer droughts).
How does climate change affect loss of biodiversity?
Many animals and plants are unable to adapt to the higher temperatures. They disappear or migrate to other zones. It also affects ecosystems. Many lakes and wetlands have dried up.
How does plastic affect air pollution and the climate?
Making plastic from petroleum creates air pollution. Plastic waste takes hundreds of years to break down.