G6 Climates of Earth 1

The conditions of the atmosphere like wind, rain, temperature and pressure at a specific time.

• Weather

• Climate

The long-term patterns and average conditions of the atmosphere over a certain location.

• Weather

• Climate

Which is a description of the weather?

• It is usually hot and dry in this desert area

• It is usually very cold and windy with lots of snow in this arctic area

• Low pressure and stormy conditions

• This tropical area is usually hot and very humid

Which is a description of the climate?

• Cold front bringing stormy weather

• High pressure area bringing clear skies and sunshine

• It is usually hot and dry in this desert area

• Warm front bringing light rain

Which climates might you find at high latitudes?

• Desert

• Arctic

• Polar

• Tropical

Which climates might you find at low latitudes?

• Desert

• Arctic

• Polar

• Tropical

Why does the climate change across different latitudes?

• The sun heats Earth more strongly at low latitues

• The sun heats Earth more strongly at high latitues

• The sun heats Earth the same all over

• Higher latitudes are further away from the sun

How do snow and ice affect a climate?

• They absorb a lot of heat from the Sun, cooling down an area.

• They absorb a lot of heat from the Sun, warming up an area.

• They reflect a lot of heat from the Sun, cooling down an area.

• They reflect a lot of heat from the Sun, warming up an area.

What is the latitude at the equator?

• 0^o

• 90^o

• 180^o

• 360^o

What is the latitude at the north and south poles?

• 0^o

• 90^o

• 180^o

• 360^o