Climat e Whats the differences Climate Weather How
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Climat e
What's the differences? Climate Weather How hot, cold, wet or Tells how hot, dry a place is over cold, wet, or dry time. It is a pattern of it is going to be weather than on a specific day. happens year after year.
What's the differences? Click above to watch!
Climate is not the same everywhere on Earth! Let’s see how climate is affected!
Latitude The temperature of a place is determined by how far or how close an area is to the equator. Areas closer to the equator have a higher temperature or are hot. Areas further away from the equator have a lower temperature or are colder!
Altitude means the height above the ground. The higher a place is, the colder it is! The lower a place is, the warmer it is!
Climate Zones Earth has 4 major climate zones: Desert Tropical Temperate Polar Let’s learn about each!
Desert Climate Zone • • Very dry • Little rainfall • Some can be hot • Some can be cold Not many plants or animals can survive in this climate. Remember: climate is the weather over a long period of time.
Desert Climate Zone Click to learn about the desert climate
Tropical Climate Zone • Tropical climates have a rainy season and a dry season. • It is usually hot in this climate zone. • A lot of animals and plants live in this climate zone! Remember: climate is the weather over a long period of time.
Tropical Climate Zone Click to learn about the tropical climate
Temperate Climate Zone • Temperate climates have 4 seasons- winter, spring, summer, and fall. • The weather can change every day! • It can be sunny, hot, warm, rainy, snowy, cold and so much more! Remember: climate is the weather over a long period of time.
Temperate Climate Zone Click to learn about the temperate climate
Polar Climate Zone • Polar climate can also be called tundra or artic! • It is Very cold and freezing! • Snow and ice cover the land. Remember: climate is the weather over a long period of time.
Polar Climate Zone Click to learn more!
Climate in North America! Click to learn!