No matter how warm, wet, or dry…. climates start in the sky!! CLIMATE ZONES! No matter how warm, wet, or dry…. climates start in the sky!! Start quiz!

1. What climate zone has hot days, cool nights year round with very little precipitation? Highland Dry Mild

Think about this … This climate zone’s maximum temperature is usually over 88°F which means it is very hot and very little precipitation means it only gets a small amount of rain. Hint: We live in this climate… Return

Excellent! OK, that was just a warm-up…. Hee, hee no pun intended! Next

2. Which climate zone has warm summers, very cold winters, and the amount of precipitation varies? Severe Polar Highland

Think about this … This climate zone has a HUGE temperature difference between the summer and winter season….usually has all four season. It rains in the summer and snows in the winter. Return

Right On! Much of the continental United States is in the Severe climate zone…especially inland. Next

3. Which climate zone is hot and wet year-round? Mild Highland Tropical

Think about this … This climate zone has temperatures averaging over 64°F all year and receives more than 150cm of rain each year. Hint: This zone is close to the equator… Return

Awesome! Over half of the world’s plants and animals live in this climate zone….and much of our medicines come from this climate! Next

4. Which climate zone is cool to cold year-round and in the world at different latitudes? Highland Severe Mild

Think about this … This climate zone is found in areas like the Rocky Mountains in North America, the Andes Mts. in South America, and the Himalayas in Asia…. Return

Great Job! This climate zone is found on five of our seven continents and often has snow year round. Next

5. What climate zone is warm to hot in the summers and cool to cold in the winters with quite a bit of precipitation? Severe Mild Tropical

Think about this … This climate zone is quite moist as it rains during both the winter and the summer. Hint: Think the southeastern region of the U.S…. Return

You should definitely consider choosing a career in meteorology! WOW..you rock! You should definitely consider choosing a career in meteorology! Next

6. What climate zone has Xtremely cold and long winters with very little precipitation? Polar Severe Highland

Think about this … The temperatures are below freezing most months and any precipitation that does happen is usually snow… Return

Brilliant! The climate zone is very similar to a desert, except that the temperatures are below freezing most of the year. Brrrr…… Next

7. What are three factors that influence climate? Temperature, precipitation, wind speed Air pressure, cloud cover, currents Latitude, altitude, distance from ocean

Think about this … Climate is affected by location; Distance from the equator Distance from sea level (elevation) Distance from the ocean Distance from large land forms(mts) Return

You are well on your way to becoming a climatologist!!!!! Unbelievable! You are well on your way to becoming a climatologist!!!!! Climate is all about LOCATION! Next

8. What two factors are often used to describe climate? Location & time Temperature & precipitation Wind direction & speed

Our climagraphs show these two factors over a span of a year. Think about this … Our climagraphs show these two factors over a span of a year. How warm or wet a place is overall (usually 30 years or more) describes the climate….. Return

Tremendous! With these two factors (temperature and precipitation) we can make a climagraph of any location and determine the type of climate this location is in! Next

9. Where is this climagraph from??? ???? Los Angeles, CA Moscow, Russia Alice Springs, Australia

Think about this … The coolest months of this location are during June, July, and August…….SO……it must be in the southern hemisphere! Return

Marvelous! Alice Springs, Australia is known as the capital of the outback! Click on the picture below to see pics… Next

10. What two types of graphs combined make up a climagraph? Bar graph for temperature & line graph for precipitation. Bar graph for precipitation & line graph for temperature. Bar graph for temperature & line graph for rainfall.

The two main factors of climate are: Think about this … The two main factors of climate are: Average temperatures for the month – showing change over time. Total precipitation for the month – showing a comparison from month to month! Return

You remembered that the two main factors of climate are: Brilliant! You remembered that the two main factors of climate are: Average temperatures for the month – showing change over time Total precipitation for the month – showing a comparison from month to month!

Test is Thursday, November 8!!!!! Bring it on…. You are ready for your CLIMATE TEST Use your review sheet to guide your study of class notes and handouts.. Test is Thursday, November 8!!!!!