My dog eats things…. >..< (a discussion on climate.) By: Cheyenne, Armin, and Lexi :)

Definitions  Climate- Average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.  Specific heat- Quantity of energy needed to change the temp. of 1g of a substance by 1 degrees celcius.

Definitions Cont’d…  El Nino- Warm water phase of the ENSO. Heats water and kills fish.  Monsooooon- Seasonal winds that bring heavy rain.  Tropical climate- Climates that are characterized by high temps.

More Definitons  Micro Climate- The climate of a small area.  Climatologist- scientist who try to answer ?’s by gathering data to study and compare past and present climates.  Global Warming- Gradual increse in global Temp.

…..  Middle Latitude Climate- has an average max. temp. of 8 degrees celcius in the coldest month and an average min. temp. of 10 degrees celcius in the warmest month.  Polar Climate- Climates of the polar region.

Latitude  Different latitudes on Earth’s surface receive different amount of solar energy.  Solar energy determines temp. and wind patterns.  Temp. and wind patterns influence average temp. and precipitation.

Climate Zones  Tropical- rainforest, desert, and savanna.  Mid Latitude- marine west coast, steppe, and humid continental, humid subtropical, and mediterranean.  Polar- subarctic, tundra, and polar icecap.

Causes of Climate Change  Plate tectonics  Orbital Change  Human Activity ( CO2 )  Volcanic Activity

Potential Impacts  Global Warming  I love science !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Sea Level Changes

What We, as Humans, Can Do.  Turn off lights.  Turn down heat.  Reduce A.C. use.  Recycle!!!  Fuel– efficient vehicles (hybrid).  Public Transportation.  Carpool.

Questions  What is climate?  Define specific heat.  Name 2 effects of El Nino.  What does a monsoon bring?  What do climatologists study?  Is global warming an increase or decrease in global temp?  What is the avg. maximum temp of mid latitude climate

 What does solar energy determine?  Name 3 tropical climate zones  Name 5 mid latitude climate zones  Name 3 Polar climate zones  Does orbital change effect climate?  How about fishing in oceans?  Could volcanic activity have any effect on climate?  How could climate change impact Earth?

 Would turning off lights make a difference in global warming?  What are ways to cope with restricting the use of ACs and Heaters?  What is an example of a fuel efficient vehicle?  What have you done to help stop climate change?  Think: Have you ever experienced a monsoon, El Nino, or any other phenomena of climate?

Answers  Average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time  Quantity of energy needed to change the temp. of 1g of a substance by 1 degrees celcius.  Heats water, kills fish  Heavy rains  Climate  Increase  8 degrees celcius

 Temp and Wind Patterns  Rainforest, Desert, Savanna  marine west coast, steppe, and humid continental, humid subtropical, and Mediterranean  subarctic, tundra, and polar icecap  Yes  No  Yes  Global Warming, Sea Level Changes

 Yes  Open Windows, fans, blankets, ice, hats, gloves  Hybrid  Answers may vary (recycling, carpooling, etc)  Answers may vary

Thank You!!!!