Climate Maps New York State

Key Vocabulary

●Elevation

●Vegetation

●Climate Zone

●Temperature

●Ecosystem

●Fertile

Climate Zones

Climate Zone

A climate zone is an
area with a distinct
climate.

Temperatures vary as
you move closer to the
equator.

Introduction to Climate Maps

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Climate maps show different
climate zones of an area.

Climate maps can show:
●Temperature

●Precipitation

●Humidity

What do you notice and
wonder about this climate
map of New York State?

Map of types of land
cover in New York State
What do you notice and
wonder about this map?

Relief Map of New
York State

Geography’s Effect on Where People Live

Using the maps of New York State, How does the geography of an area effects
where people live.

●How do the landforms affect the climate and vegetation in the area

●How does the climate and vegetation in the area affect a communities desire
to live there.

Write four sentences that explains how communities choose where to live and
why.