2. Weather vs. Climate?
Weather: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) at a specific point in time and specific place. Climate: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) of a region (large area) over a long period of time.
Weather
Climate
Measure temperature
and
precipitation
Large area
Specific place
Long period
of time
Can change immediately
Specific time
Average over
30 yrs.

3. Which set of information is describing weather?
Which set of information is describing climate?
Weather
Climate

4. 6 Climate Zones in North America Identify in a climate graph
HIGHLAND
Cold to cool year-round: °C (18-50°F)
Amount of precipitation varies, usually falling as snow in winter
MILD
Summers are warm or hot: over 10°C (50°F)
Winters are cool or cold: °C ( °F)
Moist climate, often with more precipitation in either the winter or summer
DRY
Hot days and cool nights year-round
Summer temperatures usually over 31°C (88°F)
Dry year-round, with very little precipitation
TROPICAL
Hot year-round: over 18°C (64°F)
Wet -more than 150 Centimeters of rain in a year
POLAR
Extremely cold and long winters, with only 2–4 months having temperatures above freezing
Cool summers: less than 10°C (50°F)
Dry year-round, with very little precipitation (usually falls as snow)
SEVERE
Warm summers: over 10°C (50°F)
Very cold winters, with at least one month averaging less than –3°C (27°F)
Amount of precipitation varies

5. Identify 5 factors that affect climate and weather
1. Latitude/Energy from Sun
2. Large Body of Waters/Ocean Currents
3. Elevation/Altitude
4. Landforms
5. Atmosphere/Wind Patterns