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Climate. Suppose you were going on a trip to Alaska in November. Would you pack Shorts and a T-shirt?. Would you pack a winter coat and mittens if you were headed to Hawaii in June?. Knowing the climate of a place can help you pack the right clothing for a trip. Climate.
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Suppose you were going on a trip to Alaska in November. Would you pack Shorts and a T-shirt?
Would you pack a winter coat and mittens if you were headed to Hawaii in June? Knowing the climate of a place can help you pack the right clothing for a trip.
Climate • the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time. • This is not the same as weather. • depends on average temperature and precipitation • Describe the climate of Alaska and Hawaii.
Circle the statement(s) that represent climate All deserts are dry most of the time. it’s usually cold, but one day in January it was 70 degrees. Mt. Everest is located in the temperate zone, but the temp. barely reaches freezing. A meteorologist predicts the climate every day. Use the clouds to predict the climate Our summers are usually hot and rainy.
Tropical Climate Warm and wet for most of the year Winters are cool or cold
Temperate Climate Summers are warm and hot Winters are cool or cold
Polar Climate long cold winters short, cool summers
What climate am I? Click the box Polar Temperate Tropical
Great Job! Honolulu, Hawaii is in the tropical climate
What climate am I? Polar Temperate Tropical
Great Job! Albany, NY is in the temperate climate
What climate am I? Polar Temperate Tropical
What climate am I? Polar Temperate Tropical