Lesson 4 - Different Climates

Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns.

Weather is only about precipitation, while climate is only about temperature.

Climate changes every day, while weather stays the same for years.

Weather is measured globally, while climate is measured locally.

Polar

Temperate

Tropical

Desert

Arid

Polar

Temperate

Tropical

Polar

Temperate

Tropical

Desert

Temperatures increase as you move away from the equator.

Temperatures drop the further an area is from the equator.

Latitude has no effect on climate.

Temperatures remain constant regardless of latitude.

Oceans absorb heat from the sun.

Areas near the ocean get less precipitation than inland areas.

Oceans have no effect on climate.

Winds carry moisture from oceans over land.

Temperature increases.

Temperature decreases.

Temperature stays the same.

Temperature fluctuates randomly.

Mountains make the climate warmer.

Mountains cause more rainfall on one side and dry conditions on the other.

Mountains have no effect on climate.

Mountains only affect temperature, not rainfall.

Deserts always have hot temperatures.

Deserts get less than 25 centimeters of rain each year.

Plants in cold deserts can store water.

Most deserts are found near the equator.

Tropical climates have four seasons, temperate climates do not.

Temperate climates are always cold, tropical climates are always hot.

Tropical climates are found near the equator and have dense forests, while temperate climates have moderate temperatures and four seasons.

Temperate climates get more rainfall than tropical climates.

High temperatures year-round

Lots of direct sunlight

Soil stays frozen all year

Many trees grow in summer

Equatorial zone

Temperate zone

Polar zone

Tropical zone

It causes some places to get more sunlight than others.

It makes all places receive equal sunlight.

It only affects the polar regions.

It has no effect on sunlight distribution.

latitude

equator

polar

elevation