'Major climate zones' presentation slideshows

Climate

Climate. What Causes Climate?. Climate is the name for the general conditions of temperature and precipitation for an area over a long period of time. The climate of a region is determined by two basic factors: temperature and precipitation . Factors that Affect Temperature.

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Climate

Climate. P. Lobosco. Chapter 17-1 What is climate?. Objectives: To describe what determines climate. To explain how latitude, oceans and other factors affect the climate of a region. What Causes Climate?.

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3-2: World Climates

3-2: World Climates. I. Major Climate Zones. As we discussed in our previous section weather and climate are not interchangeable terms. Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time. I. Major Climate Zones. Earth is a complex mix of climates.

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Warm Up #2

Answer in complete sentences Describe the borders (N, S, E & W) of Europe Describe the 3 Major climate zones in Europe Formulate an argument for or against Europe being a continent When you are done, put your name on your paper, set it aside, get out your notes and DO NOT touch your laptop.

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Prentice Hall EARTH SCIENCE

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Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate. Laura Carter 4 th grade Science. Vocabulary. Weather Temperature Humidity Precipitation Climate Temperate climate. Weather. the condition of the air at a certain time and place Weather is what the air around you is right now! Can you describe some weather?.

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7.2 Describing Climates

7.2 Describing Climates. Describing Climates. The planet can be divided into climate zones , regions that share similar weather conditions. There are three major climate zones:. Tropical Zone warm temperature which does not vary much throughout the year.

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World Climates

World Climates. Major Climate Zones: 1.Tropical Dry Temperate Polar 5. Highland. Tropical and Dry Climates. Tropical: 1. Humid Tropic Climate (Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring either dry or moist air to a region).

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