1. How is “climate” different from “weather”? Give an example.
Bellwork 5/10
How is “climate” different from “weather”?
Give an example.

2. Climate Sort Sort the climates (A-K) into groups
There is no “wrong” answer…just be able to justify your groups
What did you take into consideration?

3. The climate system
Climate is the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Involves the exchanges of energy and moisture that occur among the
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Solid Earth
Biosphere, and
Cryosphere (ice and snow)

4. World climates Köppen classification of climates
Every location has a distinctive climate
The most important elements in a climatic description are
Temperature, and
Precipitation
Köppen classification of climates
Best known and most used system
Uses mean monthly and annual values of temperature and precipitation

5. Climate classification
Five principal climate groups
Humid tropical (A)
Dry (B)
Humid middle-latitude with mild winters (C)
Humid middle-latitude with severe winters (D)
Polar (E)

6. Climates of the world based on the Köppen classification

7. Köppen Classification Chart

8. Climogaphs:

9. Things to look for in a Climograph:
Which months are “summer” months?
Northern vs. Southern Hemisphere
How proportional is the rainfall in the summer months vs. winter months?
Is there a definitive dry season?

10. Example:

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