1. What is Weather? (Advanced) Animated balloon floats into distance
To reproduce the balloon on this slide, do the following:
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, under Basic Shapes, click Teardrop (second row, fourth from the left). On the slide, drag to draw the teardrop.
On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher, and then in the Format Shape dialog box, click Size in the left pane. In the Size pane, under Size and rotate, do the following:
In the Rotation box, enter 133⁰.
In the Width box, enter 1.7”.
In the Height box, enter 1.66”.
Also in In the Format Shape dialog box click Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the Fill pane, and then do the following:
Under Gradient stops, click Add gradient stops or Remove gradient stops until three stops appear in the slider.
In the Angle box, enter 90.
In the Type list, select Linear.
Also under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops as follows:
Select the first stop in the slider, and then do the following:
In the Transparency box, enter 0%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Red, Accent 2, Darker 25% (fifth row, sixth option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 13%.
Select the next stop in the slider, and then do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Red, Accent 2, Lighter 40% (fourth row, sixth option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 66%.
Select the last stop in the slider, and then do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click White, Background 1 (first row, first option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 100%.
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Basic Shapes, click Isosceles Triangle (third option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw the isosceles triangle.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box in the left pane, click Line Color, and in the Line Color pane, select No line.
Select the isosceles triangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box, click Size in the left pane. in the Size pane, under Size and rotate, do the following:
In the Height box, enter 0.16”.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, click Solid Fill. Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Red, Accent 2, Darker 25% (fifth row, sixth option from the left).
In the Rotation box, enter 8⁰.
In the Width box, enter 0.11”.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box in the left pane, click Line Color, and then in the Line Color pane select No line.
Select the curvy line. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Outline, and then under Theme Colors, click White, Background 1, Darker 15% (third row, first option from the left).
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and under Lines click Curve (tenth option from the right). On the slide, draw a curve (for, example, one that has four points). Press ESC to end the curve.
Position the isosceles triangle on the slide so that the sharp angle touches the point of the teardrop.
On the Home, in the Drawing group, click Shape Outline, point to Weight, and then click 1 pt.
Select the oval. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and under Basic Shapes, select Oval (second option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw an oval.
Position the curve on your slide so that one end is touching the bottom edge of the isosceles triangle.
In the Shape Height box, enter 1.2”.
In the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane click Fill. In the Fill pane, select Gradient fill.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the arrow next to Shape Fill, point to Gradient, and then click More Gradients.
In the Shape Width box, enter 1.2”.
Click the button next to Direction, and then click From Center (third option from the left).
In the Type list, select Radial.
In the Position box, enter 0%.
In the Position box, enter 50%.
In the Transparency box, enter 81%.
In the Position box, enter 71%.
Position the oval at the top, left edge of the teardrop to create a lighting effect.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box in the left pane, click Line Color, and then in the Line Color pane click No line.
In the Transparency box, enter 100%.
Press and hold CTRL, and then select all four objects. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, and then under Group Objects click Group.
To reproduce the animation effects on this slide, do the following:
On the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Add Animation, and then click More Motion Paths. In the Motion Path dialog box, under Lines & Curves, click Diagonal Up Right, and then click OK.
On the slide, select the balloon and drag it off the bottom left corner of the slide.
On the slide, select the motion path and then drag the end point (red triangle) across the slide and off the top right corner.
On the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Add Animation, and then under Emphasis click Grow/Shrink.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 32.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Start list, select With Previous.
On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, click Effect Options, and then click the Show Additional Effect Options dialog box launcher. In the Grow/Shrink dialog box, under Settings, click the arrow next to the Size box and in the Custom box, enter 2%.
Note: You can save the background of this slide template as a picture and use it in your own slides. To use the same background as this slide, do the following:
To reproduce the background on this slide, do one of the following:
Save the file as a JPEG (.jpg) file format.
Right-click the sky background on the original template, and then click Save Background.
In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.  
On the Design tab, in the Background group, click Background Styles, and then click Format Background. In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Picture fill in the Fill pane, and then under Insert from click File.
What is Weather?

2. SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

3. SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
Weather can change from day to day, hour to hour, or even minute to minute.

4. What determines the weather in a particular place and time?
air temperature
air pressure (barometric pressure)
humidity
wind speed and direction
precipitation
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
What does a weather balloon do and measure?

5. How do we measure weather?
Thermometers measure temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). This tells us how hot or cold it is outside.
Barometers measure air pressure. Air pressure may be measured in inches of mercury (in.Hg.) or in millibars (mb). Increasing air pressure can mean fair weather. Decreasing air pressure can mean rainy weather.
Adapted from Weather by Seymour Simon

6. How do we measure weather?
Wind vanes show the direction the wind is blowing: north, south, east, or west. A change in wind direction can mean a change in weather.
Anemometers measure wind speed in kilometers or miles per hour. Knowing how fast the wind is blowing can help figure out how much damage a storm may cause.
Adapted from Weather by Seymour Simon

7. How do we measure weather?
Hygrometers measure the amount of water vapor in the air, or humidity. Hygrometer readings can show how moist the air will feel or when precipitation may happen.
Rain gauges measure rainfall in centimeters (cm) or inches (in.). Scientists can use rainfall measurements to help predict droughts or floods. Some people use rainfall measurements to help take care of gardens.
Adapted from Weather by Seymour Simon

8. How do weather tools help us learn about weather patterns?
Adapted from Weather by Seymour Simon
How do weather tools help us learn about weather patterns? Analyzing the reading from these tools will help identify weather patterns. Some instruments help scientists predict the weather.

9. Air Temperature
Earth’s weather is driven by the intense heat of the Sun. The Sun does not warm Earth evenly.
Land heats faster and to higher temperatures than water. Land cools faster and to lower temperatures than water. This means that air temperature variations are greater over land than over water.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
Our World: What is Weather?

10. Teacher Content: The unequal heating of Earth sets the atmosphere in motion. Air near the equator is heated, becomes lighter, and rises. At the poles, the colder air becomes heavier and settles downward. Warm equatorial air moves poleward while cold polar air moves toward the equator. The constant exchange of warm and cold air between equator and poles is one key to the giant atmospheric patterns that make up the weather.
Air near the equator is heated, becomes lighter, and rises. At the poles, the air is cooled, becomes heavier, and settles downward.

11. Air Pressure
The picture on the right is a dimensional model of air pressure.
The closer the lines are the more pressure there is.
Teacher Content:
Imagine the water pressure you feel at the bottom of a swimming pool. Earth’s atmosphere is similar.
Gravity pulls the mass of air in the atmosphere toward Earth’s surface.
Like water, air has weight. You live at the bottom of Earth’s atmosphere, so there is a lot of air above you.
The force of the weight of the air pressing down on you is air pressure.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
Weather and air pressure:
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Pressure (Full Clip):

12. Temperature can affect air pressure
warm air
cool air
Temperature affects air pressure. When air gets warmer, gas particles get farther apart.
The air gets lighter and rises.
Rising air presses down with less force, which creates a low. A low is an area of low air pressure.
When a low forms, clouds tend to form, and you will often have rain.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Pressure (Full Clip):

13. Temperature can affect air pressure
warm air
cool air
When air gets cooler, the gas particles get closer together.
The air gets heavier and sinks. It presses down with more force, creating a high. A high is an area of high air pressure.
Clouds can’t form where air is sinking. So when air pressure gets higher, you will often see clear skies.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.

14. Weather Map Look at the map for January 13, 2012.
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front - a front between warm and cold air masses that is moving very slowly or not at all
Occluded Front - a composite of two fronts
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
Weather maps available at National Weather Service:
Look at the map for January 13, 2012.
Where do you see the symbol for each type of front?
What kinds of weather are predicted in some areas shown on this map?
Where do you see areas of high and low pressure?

15. Clouds
Clouds are made of tiny water droplets, ice crystals, or both that condense on dust particles in the air.
A cloud droplet is so small that the resistance of air prevents it from falling fast enough to reach the ground before it evaporates.
SC.5.E.7.4 Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
How Does Hail Form?

16. There are many different types of clouds
There are many different types of clouds. We will concentrate on four different types.
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Stratus
SC.5.E.7.4 Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.

17. Cirrus Clouds
High-level clouds form more than 6 km or 6,000 m above the ground.
They are thin, wispy, and white or light grey.
You usually see these clouds before the arrival of precipitation.
SC.5.E.7.4 Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.

18. Cumulonimbus Clouds
Cumulonimbus clouds grow vertically, having rising air inside them.
The bases of these clouds can be as low as 1 km above the ground.
Rising air can push the tops of these clouds up higher than 12 km or 12,000 m.
These clouds are known to cause thunderstorms which produce heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and even tornadoes.
SC.5.E.7.4 Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
How Thunderstorms Form:
How Does Hail Form?

19. Cumulus Clouds Cumulus clouds occur in fair weather.
They can grow into cumulonimbus clouds.
They are puffy or cotton-like.
These clouds form when warm air rises and reaches a level of cool air, where the moisture in the air condenses.
Cumulus clouds can be between 2 – 7 km or 2,000 – 7,000 m above ground.
SC.5.E.7.4 Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.

20. Stratus Clouds
Stratus clouds are low-level clouds and are often seen less than 2 km or 2,000 m above the ground.
Stratus clouds can cover the whole sky.
These clouds look dark because little sunlight gets through the layer of clouds.
SC.5.E.7.4 Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.

21. Humidity On hot and sticky summer days the air feels humid.
Humidity is the amount of water vapor that air can hold.
Warm air holds more water vapor than cool air.
Humid air is more likely to produce clouds and precipitation than drier air. Dry air is more likely to come with fair weather.
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
For TEACHER BACKGROUND -

22. Wind Speed and Direction
Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure as wind.
high pressure
low pressure
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
Bill Nye The Science Guy on Wind (Full Clip):
For TEACHER BACKGROUND
What Causes Wind- Driven Currents?
ESOL Strategy: Ask students to hold a sheet of paper before their faces. Direct them to blow on the paper so that it moves. Tell students they have just created wind. Wind is moving air.

23. What is climate?
Climate is the general weather of an area over a long period of time.
The climate of a region affects the environments found there.
Let us take a look…
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
Basics of Geography: Climate:
Climate and Weather

24. Factors Affecting Climate: Latitude
Latitude is the distance north or south of the Equator. Latitude affects temperature.
equator
north
south
Generally it is warmest near the Equator and coolest near the poles. So the closer an area is to the Equator, the warmer its climate.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
For TEACHER BACKGROUND
How Does Latitude Affect Climate?

25. The climate is tropical near the Equator.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

26. The climate is moderate in the temperate zones.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

27. The climate is extremely cold near the poles.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

28. colder
warmer
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
colder

29. Elevation affects climate.
Factors Affecting Climate:
Elevation
Elevation affects climate.
Elevation is the height of an area above sea level.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
What do you notice in the picture?

30. Elevation
Why do you think the top of the nearby mountain is covered in snow while the plants in the meadow are green?
The top of the mountain is at a higher elevation, therefore the temperature is colder than down in the meadow.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

31. Factors Affecting Climate: Proximity to Large Bodies of Water
Temperatures are usually milder near large bodies of water such as oceans and large lakes. Water heats and cools at a slower rate than land.
Also, the water does not get as hot or as cold as the land does. How does this affect climate?
Ocean water heats up during the summer. During the fall, the ocean water slowly releases this heat and warms the air. This means that temperature near the coast may not be as cold as temperatures inland away from the water.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

32. Climate Data for Key West, FL (2010)
Month
Average High Temperature
°C (°F)
Average Precipitation
cm (in)
January
(74.8)
(2.0)
February
(75.4)
(1.8)
March
(78.6)
(1.7)
April
(81.7)
May
(85.1)
(3.5)
June
(87.6)
(5.1)
July
(89.1)
(3.6)
August
(89.2)
(5.0)
September
(88.0)
(5.8)
October
(84.4)
(4.4)
November
(80.0)
(2.8)
December
(76.1)
Key West, Florida is an island at the tip of Florida. It is known as the southernmost city in the United States. Key West is located at 24.55°N, which is very close to the tropical climate zone. There are no mountains, but it is surrounded by a large body of water.
When is the hottest month? (°C)
When is the coldest month?
What month gets the least precipitation?
What month gets the most precipitation?
What can you infer about Key West’s climate in the winter?
What can you infer about Key West’s climate in the summer?
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
For more data on a cities climate visit -

33. Climate Data for Fargo, North Dakota (2010)
Month
Average High Temperature
°C (°F)
Average Precipitation
cm (in)
January
(15.4)
(0.7)
February
(21.1)
(0.5)
March
(34.6)
(1.8)
April
(53.8)
(2.5)
May
(68.5)
(2.8)
June
(77.4)
July
(83.4)
(2.7)
August
(81.3)
(2.4)
September
(69.4)
(2.0)
October
(56.7)
(1.7)
November
(36.8)
December
(20.1)
Fargo, North Dakota is a city found in the Great Plains of the United States. Fargo is located at 46.89° N, which is in the northern part of the temperate climate zone. There are no mountains or large bodies of water nearby.
When is the hottest month? (°C)
When is the coldest month? (°C)
What month gets the least precipitation?
What month gets the most precipitation?
What can you infer about Fargo’s climate in the winter?
What can you infer about Fargo’s climate in the summer?
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
For more data on a cities climate visit -

34. Climate Data for Key West, FL (2010)
How do the winter temperatures in Fargo compare to the winter temperatures in Key West?
In which city would it most likely snow? How do you know?
How would you describe the climate where you live?
Climate Data for Key West, FL (2010)
Month
Average High Temperature
°C (°F)
Average Precipitation
cm (in)
January
(74.8)
(2.0)
February
(75.4)
(1.8)
March
(78.6)
(1.7)
April
(81.7)
May
(85.1)
(3.5)
June
(87.6)
(5.1)
July
(89.1)
(3.6)
August
(89.2)
(5.0)
September
(88.0)
(5.8)
October
(84.4)
(4.4)
November
(80.0)
(2.8)
December
(76.1)
Climate Data for Fargo, North Dakota (2010)
Month
Average High Temperature
°C (°F)
Average Precipitation
cm (in)
January
(15.4)
(0.7)
February
(21.1)
(0.5)
March
(34.6)
(1.8)
April
(53.8)
(2.5)
May
(68.5)
(2.8)
June
(77.4)
July
(83.4)
(2.7)
August
(81.3)
(2.4)
September
(69.4)
(2.0)
October
(56.7)
(1.7)
November
(36.8)
December
(20.1)
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
For more data on a cities climate visit -

35. Weather Characteristics of Different Environments
What do you notice in the pictures of these three different environments?
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
Basics of Geography: Climate:

36. Weather in the Desert
Deserts are usually very dry, but they can be either cold or hot.
Less than 25 cm of rain may fall each year in a desert.
How does this affect the environment?
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
Basics of Geography: Climate:
Tundra

37. Weather in a Swamp
Swamps are usually located in warm and wet environments.
The swamps of the Florida Everglades contribute to the warm and humid weather conditions.
How does this affect the environment?
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

38. Weather in the Mountains
Mountains can have different climates. The mountain tops usually have cool temperatures and low humidity. The base of the mountains will have the climate of the surrounding area. How does this affect the environment?
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.