1. The Latitudes

2. Generalizations can be made about climate based on latitude. Generalizations can be made about climate based on latitude. This is because it is based on the latitude area which also determines the amount of direct and indirect sunlight. This is because it is based on the latitude area which also determines the amount of direct and indirect sunlight.

3. Direct Sunlight The highest northern point that Direct Sunlight hits is the Tropic of Cancer The highest northern point that Direct Sunlight hits is the Tropic of Cancer The lowest southern point that Direct Sunlight hits is the Tropic of Capricorn The lowest southern point that Direct Sunlight hits is the Tropic of Capricorn Anything above or below these points do NOT receive direct sunlight. Anything above or below these points do NOT receive direct sunlight.

4. Low Latitudes This is the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn This is the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn The low latitudes receive direct sunlight ALL YEAR. The low latitudes receive direct sunlight ALL YEAR. These places generally have very hot climates. (Tropics) These places generally have very hot climates. (Tropics)

5. Middle Latitudes The area between the Arctic Circle (66 ½ degrees N) and the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere are the North Middle Latitudes. The area between the Arctic Circle (66 ½ degrees N) and the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere are the North Middle Latitudes. The area between the Antarctic Circle (66 ½ degrees S) and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere are the South Middle Latitudes. The area between the Antarctic Circle (66 ½ degrees S) and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere are the South Middle Latitudes.

6. Middle latitudes No direct sun rays at anytime. No direct sun rays at anytime. These areas receive cold air masses in the winter and warm air masses in the summer. These areas receive cold air masses in the winter and warm air masses in the summer. These areas have a Temperate Climate. (meaning has the greatest variance, or change from one season to the next) These areas have a Temperate Climate. (meaning has the greatest variance, or change from one season to the next) We have this type of climate. We have this type of climate.

7. High Latitudes The area between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole is the North High Latitudes. The area between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole is the North High Latitudes. The area between the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole is the South High Latitudes. The area between the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole is the South High Latitudes.

8. High Latitudes They receive slanted (non-direct) rays the entire year and are usually cold. They receive slanted (non-direct) rays the entire year and are usually cold. Still receive daylight just not Direct sunlight Still receive daylight just not Direct sunlight

9. Polar Sunlight/Midnight Sun When the North Pole is pointed toward the sun it receives constant sunlight. (Just not direct sunlight) When the North Pole is pointed toward the sun it receives constant sunlight. (Just not direct sunlight) It’s daylight 24 hours a day (Midnight Sun) It’s daylight 24 hours a day (Midnight Sun)

10. Polar Sunlight/Midnight Sun This is from the Arctic Circle and above. This is from the Arctic Circle and above. It starts on about June 21st It starts on about June 21st During this time the South Pole is in a state of constant darkness. During this time the South Pole is in a state of constant darkness.

11. Polar Sunlight/Midnight Sun On December 22nd the South Pole starts to receive constant sunlight. On December 22nd the South Pole starts to receive constant sunlight. This is from the Antarctic Circle and below. This is from the Antarctic Circle and below. During this time the North Pole is constantly dark During this time the North Pole is constantly dark

12. Elevation: When a place has a high elevation (meaning from sea level) this can alter the “generalization” of the climate. When a place has a high elevation (meaning from sea level) this can alter the “generalization” of the climate. On average for every 1,000 ft. you go up the temperature gets about 3-4 degrees cooler. On average for every 1,000 ft. you go up the temperature gets about 3-4 degrees cooler. Areas in the tropics that have high elevations will still be cold. Areas in the tropics that have high elevations will still be cold.

13. Elevation Calculations Mount Global Studies Base Mountain Temp = 71 degrees Base Mountain Temp = 71 degrees Mountain Height = 12,875 Mountain Height = 12,875 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 4 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 4 What is the temperature at the top of the mountain? What is the temperature at the top of the mountain?

14. Elevation Calculations Mount Slippy Slappy Base Mountain Temp = 7 degrees Base Mountain Temp = 7 degrees Mountain Height = 5,611 Mountain Height = 5,611 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 3 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 3 What is the temperature at the top of the mountain? What is the temperature at the top of the mountain?

15. Elevation Calculations Mount Malecki Base Mountain Temp = -26 degrees Base Mountain Temp = -26 degrees Mountain Height = 34,550 Mountain Height = 34,550 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 3.5 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 3.5 What is the temperature at the top of the mountain? What is the temperature at the top of the mountain?

16. Elevation Calculations The Awesome Mountains Base Mountain Temp = 1 degrees Base Mountain Temp = 1 degrees Mountain Height = 401,520 Mountain Height = 401,520 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 3 Degrees colder/1000 ft = 3 What is the temperature at the top of the mountain? What is the temperature at the top of the mountain?

17. Elevation