1. CLIMATE:
AN INTRODUCTION

2. CLIMATE is the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time, year-after-year.

3. It is determined by looking mostly at the average temp. & precip
It is determined by looking mostly at the average temp. & precip. but may also include winds and clouds.

4. There are many different types of climates around the world.
What are some words you would use to describe the climate of a place?
arid
semiarid
humid
hot
mild/temperate
cold
warm

5. Many things determine the climate of a place including:
Latitude
Proximity to water
Tilt of the Earth
Earth’s revolution
Ocean currents
Mountain ranges
Large land masses
Prevailing winds
Large ice sheets
Being a big city
Some affect temp., some affect precip. others affect both