What is Climate?

Vocab Climate- characteristic atmospheric conditions of a place over a long period of time Weather- short-term condition at a particular time and place FAO- Food and Agriculture Organization Deciduous – trees lose their leaves Coniferous- trees keep their leaves

Factors that affect climate Winds Latitude Elevation Ocean Currents Nearness to a large body of water or mountains

Factors Affected by Climate Food Energy we use Homes How we travel Leisure Time Also effects other living things such as trees and plants

Climate Groupings FAO uses temperature and precipitation to classify forests. Tropical- more than 18C / 64F all months Subtropical- more than 10C/ 50F at least 8 months Temperate- more than 10C/ 50F 4-8 months Boreal- more than 10C/ 50F 1-4 months Polar- less than 10C/ 50F all months of the year

Ecological Zones Tropical Rainforest Subtropical Dry Forest Temperate Continental Forest Temperate Deciduous Forest Boreal Coniferous Forest