SC SC Forms conclusions about how climate is determined by interactions of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere Warm Up: On the white boards write a 4-5 sentence paragraph describing the major differences between the tropical, temperate and polar zones.

Climate The Climate of a region describes the long term weather patterns mainly due to it position of latitude Low latitudes = warmer climates near the equator High latitudes= colder climates near the poles

Weather and Climate Model In your model you will draw and describe each of the following Air Pressure: How does low pressure create clouds and rain? How does high pressure create clear skies? Temperature: How do clouds affect how the sun heats the Earth? How is temperature different between land and water? Winds: How do winds move in terms of high and low pressure? How can wind patterns predict future weather? Humidity: What is the difference between 1% and 100% humidity?

Frayer Model Characteristics: Include aspects such as precipitation, temperature, latitude, animals etc. Definitions: After you have collected a complete list of characteristics you will write your own definition of what each of the words mean. Examples: Give an example of each zone and where you would find it Non-Examples: Explain how other zones differ from the zone you are working on.

Climate Zone Model On a poster you will draw the globe with accurate lines of latitude. You will also identify where on the globe each of the zones (tropical, temperate, polar) are normally found. You will draw at least three identifying characteristics of each of the zone on your poster. These characteristics can include weather types, living things, temperature changes etc.