1. Geography/World History Warm UP September 16: How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs? OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

2. Weather: Condition of the atmosphere in a certain place at a specific time OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

6. Climate: Long term typical weather pattern OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

7. Climate Climate determined by earth’s position in relation to the sun Tilt of axis means different temperatures OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

8. 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 OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

10. Factors Affecting Climate 1. Latitude 2. Elevation 3. Wind and Ocean Currents 4. Land Features OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

11. Latitude Zones Low Latitude: warm, direct sunlight Mid Latitude: hot and cold, seasons High Latitude: polar, always cold OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

16. Which zone would you prefer to live in? Why? OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

17. Elevation The higher the altitude, the colder the climate Air is thinner and doesn’t keep heat OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

18. Mountains in Peru… the Tropics!

19. Wind And Ocean Currents Wind patterns blow hot or cold air over surface Ocean currents move streams of warm or cold water OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

20. El Niño Change in the pattern of ocean currents and water temperatures in mid- Pacific region OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

22. Land Features Mountains and bodies of water affect climate Water keeps climate even Mountains have rainy side and dry side OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1

24. NOW… How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs using a climate region and characteristics? OBJ/LT: TLW identify the five climate regions and their characteristics. DOK: 1