L.O: SWBAT explain what climate is & the factors that cause climate.

Weather vs. ClimateWeather – the _________________________ condition of the atmosphere over an area.

Climate – the average of weather conditions in a region over a __________________________ period of time.

Factors that affect climate:1._______________________________________(Angle of insolation)

2.________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________

4. Proximity to _____________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________

6. ________________________________________________________

Angle of Insolation

Recall: Insolation = __________________________________ (energy from the sun)

At high latitudes there is a ____________________ of insolation, so temperatures are cooler.

At low latitudes there is a _______________________ of insolation, so temperatures are warmer.

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L.O: SWBAT explain what climate is & the factors that cause climate.

More on Insolation

Our _____________________ occur due to changes in the angle of insolation

___________________________ and ________________________________ have a huge factor on temperatures

Greater day length = ________________________________________

Greater ____________________________________ = _____________________ temperatures.

Elevation

Recall: Air temperature ______________________ with height above sea level (altitude)

The greater the ___________________________ of a location, the lower the temperature.

Which would be warmer, the base lodge of a ski resort or the top of the mountain?

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L.O: SWBAT explain what climate is & the factors that cause climate.

Topography

Recall: Mountains force air to __________________ on the windward side and

_______________ on the leeward side.

______________________ – the side of a hill the wind is blowing toward

_____________________ – the side of a hill that the wind is blowing away from

Oragraphic Lift

Think Pair ShareBelow are NYC and LI temperatures. what do you notice about them? Using the hint above

can you make a statement about cities close to water

NYC Long Island

Air expands and

_____________

______________

Air Contracts and Warms

_____________Moisture Gone

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L.O: SWBAT explain what climate is & the factors that cause climate.

Proximity to Large Bodies of Water

Recall: Water takes a long time to _____________ up and a long time to ___________ down.

________________________________ – Large bodies of water keep surrounding land cooler

________________________________ – Large bodies of water keep surrounding land warmer

Lake effect snowstorms:

Lake-effect snowstorms: land ________________________often have a

________________________________________________________ in the winter

__________________________evaporated moist from a

___________________________________ the cold land, where it turns into snow.

Cities near _____________________________________________ have a lot of

___________________________________________ in the winter

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L.O: SWBAT explain what climate is & the factors that cause climate.

Ocean currents:

_________________________ CURRENTS bring ________________water & air from the

poles towards the Equator. They ___________________________ nearby land

_________________________________ IS A FAMOUS COLD CURRENT THAT COOLS THE WESTERN USA

WARM CURRENTS ____________________ nearby land as they carry warm air & water from the Equator towards the poles

________________________________________ IS A FAMOUS WARM OCEAN CURRENT THAT WARMS THE eastern USA, ENGLAND & NORTHERN EUROPE

Important currents to know

The GULF STREAM, the CALIFORNIA CURRENT, THE PERU CURRENT, the N. ATLANTIC CURRENT

Prevailing Winds

Equator – warm, moist air rises producing a ________________________________

Sub-Polar Highs (30 degrees N and S latitude) – air is sinking,

producing a _____________________________________________

The prevailing wind systems are responsible for _______________________________

The earth has huge planetary wind systems in the _____________________________

The planetary winds cause the _______________________________ to __________________

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L.O: SWBAT explain what climate is & the factors that cause climate.

MONSOONS:

SUMMER MONSSON WINDS bring _______________________________________________

(______________________________________________) FROM THE OCEAN TO THE LAND

WINTER MONSSON WINDS BRING ___________________________________________

(____________________________________________) FROM THE AIR FROM THE HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS.

Climate & the water cycle: evaporation vs. precipitation

Water continually cycles through the environment (______________________________)

Precipitation: water _______________________ from the sky.

evaporation: water (vapor) ___________________________ to the sky.

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L.O: SWBAT explain what climate is & the factors that cause climate.

climates are often a result of the amount of versus the

amount of .

A lot of precipitation = ________________________________

a lot evaporation = ____________________________________

HUMAN Factors

Recall: Dark objects _____________________ more radiation than light objects.

________________________ contain much asphalt (dark color) and therefore heat up faster.

Since skyscrapers are tall, they can cause air to __________________ and form

__________________________________________

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