🥔 How do we Classify Climates? Crash Course Geography #13

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is measured in degrees Celsius, while climate is measured in degrees Fahrenheit.
• Weather is predictable, while climate is unpredictable.
• Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average weather pattern of a region.
• Weather is influenced by human activity, while climate is not.

What is the name of the climate classification system that uses vegetation as a guide?

• The El Niño system
• The Global Climate Model
• The Andean system
• The Köppen system

What is the significance of the Pleiades stars in the Taurus constellation for Andean farmers?

• They indicated the best time to plant potatoes based on the amount of rainfall expected.
• They were used to predict the occurrence of earthquakes.
• They were used to navigate the Andes mountains.
• They were a symbol of good luck for the harvest.

Based on the text, what is the relationship between the potato's origin and the climate of the Andes Mountains?

• The potato was originally domesticated in the Andes because the climate there is ideal for its growth.
• The potato was brought to the Andes by European explorers and thrived in the climate.
• The potato is a very adaptable plant and can grow in a variety of climates, including the Andes.
• The potato's origin is unrelated to the climate of the Andes Mountains.

According to the text, how did Andean farmers use their understanding of the natural world to predict the success of their potato harvest?

• They used advanced technology to track weather patterns.
• They relied on the advice of elders who had years of experience.
• They observed the relationship between clouds and rainfall patterns, as well as the position of stars.
• They used a system of divination based on animal behavior.

What are the four major climate categories in the Köppen system, and what are their main characteristics?

What is the significance of the potato in Andean culture?

What is geo-literacy, and how did Andean farmers demonstrate it?

The text describes how Andean farmers used their understanding of the natural world to grow potatoes successfully. Think about a time when you had to learn something new and apply it to a situation. How did you use your knowledge and understanding to achieve your goal?

The text explains that climate is the long-term average weather pattern of a region. How does the climate in your area affect your daily life? What are some ways that you can adapt to the climate where you live?