Climate and Weather

Climate Average condition of the atmosphere over along period of time Includes temperature, precipitation and change from one season to another 4 factors that effect climate: latitude, elevation, prevailing winds and ocean currents

Weather

Condition of atmosphere at a particular time Includes temperature, precipitation, and humidity Weather changes because of air masses

Climate Regions

Dry Climates Humid Temperate Humid Equatorial Tundra or Ice Humid Cold

Extreme Weather

Hurricane, cyclone, tornado,floods,blizzard and drought Scientific Solutions –Predicting hurricanes path –Levees or walls for flood control –Tornado spotters, early warning systems and radar and satellite tracking

Earth’s Resources Biological –Livestock, plants and trees Mineral –Oil, iron, copper, zinc, coal Non renewable –Limited cannot be replaced-oil Renewable –Never run out – wind, solar power, trees, water