How is “climate” different from “weather”? Give an example. Bellwork 5/10 How is “climate” different from “weather”? Give an example.

Climate Sort Sort the climates (A-K) into groups There is no “wrong” answer…just be able to justify your groups What did you take into consideration?

The climate system Climate is the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period Involves the exchanges of energy and moisture that occur among the Atmosphere Hydrosphere Solid Earth Biosphere, and Cryosphere (ice and snow)

World climates Köppen classification of climates Every location has a distinctive climate The most important elements in a climatic description are Temperature, and Precipitation Köppen classification of climates Best known and most used system Uses mean monthly and annual values of temperature and precipitation

Climate classification Five principal climate groups Humid tropical (A) Dry (B) Humid middle-latitude with mild winters (C) Humid middle-latitude with severe winters (D) Polar (E)

Climates of the world based on the Köppen classification

Köppen Classification Chart

Climogaphs:

Things to look for in a Climograph: Which months are “summer” months? Northern vs. Southern Hemisphere How proportional is the rainfall in the summer months vs. winter months? Is there a definitive dry season?

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