climate
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Unit 1: Regions of the United States
Lesson 2 Climate
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Weather – the condition of the air at one time and place
Wind Temperature
Precipitation (rain,snow, etc)
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Climate – the weather of a place averaged over a long period of time
Precipitation
Temperature
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Average Temperatures in the United States of America
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Average Amount of Precipitation
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The Distance From the EquatorThe closer a place is to the equator the hotter the climate. The farther away a place is from the equator, the cooler it becomes.
What causes climate?
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Places near an ocean usually have a milder climate than places farther away.
The Distance from the Ocean
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The higher up a place is the colder its temperature.
Elevation affects climate
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Types of Climates
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Tropical Climate – very warm all year
Types of Climates
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Polar ClimatesTypes of Climates
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Subarctic Climates Warm periods short Parts are covered in snow for most of the year
Types of Climates
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Temperate Climates
Temperate climates are colored in green.
Types of Climates