What is climate?
The weather pattern in one area over a long period of time
What is the name of the climate type that is hot and no rain?
Arid (dry)
A climate is an area's average temperature and __.
precipitation
True or False : All places on earth have four seasons.
False
Name a place on earth that has a TROPICAL climate.
ex.) the Amazon, Southeast Asia . . .
What is earth's axis?
The line through the center that Earth spins on
True or False : Earth spins straight up and down.
False
Earth has a __ climate if it doesn't get much sun.
cold
Name two things that affect an area's climate.
ex.) water, elevation (land height,) mountains
A big ocean can keep the area from getting too __ or too __.
hot, cold
What does "mild" mean?
Not too hot or cold (or spicy)
Because air near the water has more moisture, places near the water can get more __.
rain / precipitation
If you go high up a mountain, the temperature will be __.
colder
The side of the mountain by the ocean can get lots of __, but the other side may be dry.
rain
When moist air from the ocean goes up a mountain, it cools and forms (makes) __.
clouds
What is the definition of "seasons?"
Times of year with different weather patterns
