1. Depending on where you are on Earth, the climate can be very, very different. Make a list of things that you believe affect the climate in a certain area. BELLWORK

2. Climate What is it, and what factors affect it?

3. In this lesson, students will… 1)Identify five factors affecting climate 2)Explain how each factor affects climate 3)Predict the climate of a city based on its location Objectives

4. Weather refers to a short period of time Climate refers to the average weather over a long period of time Climate vs. Weather

5. latitude - distance of a location from the equator Latitude As the latitude increases (further from the equator) the average temperature decreases http://www.cmmap.org/learn/modeling/examples4.html

6. Water regulates the temperature in locations near oceans or large lakes. This can result in cooler summers and warmer winters in these locations. Proximity to Bodies of Water

7. If someone asked you to describe the climate in Clinton, what would you say? Temperature in SC Cities (TPS) How do you think the climate would be different in Charleston?

8. Average Temperature in SC Cities Clinton Charleston

9. Climate can be very different on two sides of the same mountain range. Orographic Effect Leeward dry and slightly warmer Windward moist and slightly cooler

10. Areas on the leeward side of a mountain that receive very little rain are called rain shadows. Rain Shadows

12. We measure the elevation of locations based on how high they are compared to sea level. Higher elevations result in lower temperatures. Elevation

14. Can you tell where the mountain ranges are? Temperature Map

15. Ocean Currents (TPS) California is on a similar latitude to South Carolina Yet our oceans are warm, while theirs are uncomfortably cold. Why?

16. California’s ocean is fed by cold ocean currents coming from up North! Differing Ocean Temperatures

18. In this game, you will predict the average temperature and rainfall in an American city based on your knowledge of factors that affect climate. Whichever pair is closest wins! Game: Predict the Climate

19. July High in Clinton: 91 degrees F January Low in Clinton: 29 degrees F Average Precipitation in Clinton: 49 in Use this data as a comparison for your predictions! Important Information

20. Miami, Florida elevation - 6 feet

21. July High - 91 degrees January Low - 60 degrees Avg. Precipitation - 62 inches Miami Climate

22. Phoenix, Arizona elevation - 1,117 feet

23. Phoenix Climate July High - 105 degrees January Low - 35 degrees Avg. Precipitation - 7 inches

24. Denver, Colorado elevation - 5,280 feet

25. July High - 86 degrees January Low - 21 degrees Avg. Precipitation - 67 inches Denver Climate

26. Boston, Massachusetts elevation - 19 ft

27. July High - 81 degrees January Low - 22 degrees Avg. Precipitation - 43.8 inches Boston Climate