Geography/WH Essential Question: What role does geography play in where we choose to live? Today’s focus: Climate Warm Up: How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs? S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Objectives: Explain the effects of the Earth sun relationship on life on Earth Identify the factors that contribute to the Earth’s climate S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Weather: Condition of the atmosphere in a certain place at a specific time S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Climate: Long term typical weather pattern S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Climate Climate determined by earth’s position in relation to the sun Tilt of axis means different temperatures S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn 23 ½ degrees north and south of the equator The last point on the earth to receive the direct rays of the sun S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Factors Affecting Climate 1. Latitude 2. Elevation 3. Wind and Ocean Currents 4. Land Features S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Latitude Zones Low Latitude: warm, direct sunlight Mid Latitude: hot and cold, seasons High Latitude: polar, always cold S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Which zone would you prefer to live in? Why? S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Elevation The higher the altitude, the colder the climate Air is thinner and doesn’t keep heat S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Mountains in Peru… the Tropics! S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Wind And Ocean Currents Wind patterns blow hot or cold air over surface Ocean currents move streams of warm or cold water S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

El Niño Change in the pattern of ocean currents and water temperatures in mid- Pacific region S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Land Features Mountains and bodies of water affect climate Water keeps climate even Mountains have rainy side and dry side S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Exit: NOW… How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs? (You should use at least five topics from today) S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3