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How is “climate” different from “weather”? Give an example.
Bellwork 5/10 How is “climate” different from “weather”? Give an example.
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Climate Sort Sort the climates (A-K) into groups
There is no “wrong” answer…just be able to justify your groups What did you take into consideration?
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The climate system Climate is the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period Involves the exchanges of energy and moisture that occur among the Atmosphere Hydrosphere Solid Earth Biosphere, and Cryosphere (ice and snow)
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World climates Köppen classification of climates
Every location has a distinctive climate The most important elements in a climatic description are Temperature, and Precipitation Köppen classification of climates Best known and most used system Uses mean monthly and annual values of temperature and precipitation
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Climate classification
Five principal climate groups Humid tropical (A) Dry (B) Humid middle-latitude with mild winters (C) Humid middle-latitude with severe winters (D) Polar (E)
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Climates of the world based on the Köppen classification
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Köppen Classification Chart
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Climogaphs:
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Things to look for in a Climograph:
Which months are “summer” months? Northern vs. Southern Hemisphere How proportional is the rainfall in the summer months vs. winter months? Is there a definitive dry season?
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