True or False : All places on earth have four seasons.
False
When moist air from the ocean goes up a mountain, it cools and forms (makes) __.
clouds
What is climate?
The weather pattern in one area over a long period of time
Which season has the MOST hours of sunlight?
Summer
Because air near the water has more moisture, places near the water can get more __.
rain / precipitation
Name two things that affect an area's climate.
ex.) water, elevation (land height,) mountains
Name a place on earth that has a TROPICAL climate.
ex.) the Amazon, Southeast Asia . . .
The side of the mountain by the ocean can get lots of __, but the other side may be dry.
rain
True or False : Earth spins straight up and down.
False
In which season could it be dark by as early as 5 pm?
Winter
In which season do trees begin to grow leaves and animals have babies?
Spring
True or False : It is cold in winter because the earth is the farthest from the sun.
False. Seasons are caused by the earth's tilt on its axis and how much direct sunlight that part of earth gets.
What is earth's axis?
The line through the center that Earth spins on
Earth has a __ climate if it doesn't get much sun.
cold
What is the definition of "seasons?"
Times of year with different weather patterns
If it is winter in the Northern hemisphere, it is __ in the Southern hemisphere.
Summer
A climate is an area's average temperature and __.
precipitation
What does "mild" mean?
Not too hot or cold (or spicy)
If you go high up a mountain, the temperature will be __.
colder
A big ocean can keep the area from getting too __ or too __.
hot, cold
What is the name of the climate type that is hot and no rain?
Arid (dry)