1. Seasons and weather

2. Seasons
= period in a year marked by specific weather conditions, temperatures and length of day
divided into 4 seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter
cause of change of seasons: the result of the tilt of the Earth's axis. (23,5°)
the Sun's rays hit the Earth at a more direct angle
(not caused by how close the Earth is to the sun)

3. Northern Hemisphere X Southern Hemisphere
(Argentina and Australia - winter begins in June)
equator

4. Winter the coldest season of the year
21st December (winter solstice) – 19th March
Features of winter:
temperature remains much lower
the days are shorter
snow fall, cold winds
dusty and dry atmosphere
Typical activities: ice-skating, hockey, cross-country skiing, sledging, skiing, snowboarding

5. Spring 20th March -20th June
melt of ice and snow, higher temperatures, the days – sunnier and warmer
refers to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth
ideal - it is neither hot nor cold
season of happiness and joy for all living beings

6. Summer the hottest season
20th June(summer solstice) – 22nd September(autumnal equinox)
Features of summer:
high temperatures
sun
storms
quite dry weather
Typical activities: swimming in a lake/sea, outdoor sports, sunbathing, going on vacation, taking a walks
holes in the ozone layer
summer holidays

7. Autumn 22nd September – 20th December „fall“ in the USA
the weather - less pleasant, often rainy, windy and foggy
changing colors of falling leaves
a time for harvesting most crops

8. Weather
= the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain
refers to day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity
is driven by - air pressure, temperature and moisture differences between one place and another
w. forecasting = predict the state of the atmosphere for a future time and a given location
human attempts to control the weather

9. X climate

10. precipitation - too much moisture, 2 main forms
air pressure - the force that is applied on everything on the Earth
global warming- an increase in the earth‘s atmospheric temperature