Lesson 2 Vocabulary

Conditions of the atmosphere in one place during a limited time

Weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time

One of two days on which the Sun’s rays strike directly on the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the beginning of summer and winter (Summer – June 21st/Winter – December 22nd)

When the Sun’s rays fall directly on the equator, day and night time hours are almost equal (Spring – March 21st/Fall – September 22nd)

Locations found between 0 and 30 degrees N/S

Locations found between 30 to 60 degrees N/S

Locations found from 60 to 90 degrees (poles) N/S

Tropical, Dry, Temperate, Continental, Polar

The Earth completely rotates on its axis every 24 hours

Earth’s trip around the sun