Uploaded byEsther Carrillo
Weather & climate
This document discusses weather and climate concepts. It defines weather as short-term atmospheric conditions while climate describes average weather patterns over long periods of time. It describes elements that influence climate such as temperature, wind, precipitation and atmospheric pressure. Specific climate zones are also outlined including equatorial, tropical, temperate, mountain and polar zones. Climate zones within Spain are identified as well.
In this document
Powered by AI
Introduction to weather and climate concepts with a reference to tornadoes.
Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term weather patterns.
Key climate elements include temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and wind.
Influences on climate: latitude, proximity to water, and altitude.
Details of various climate zones: equatorial, tropical, temperate, and polar climates.
Overview of climate zones in Spain, including descriptions of regional climates and challenges.
More Related Content
Similar to Weather & climate
Weather & climate
- 1. Weather &Climate!
- 2. Weather Time! TornadoChaos! http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/weather/tornadoes.html
- 3. Weather vs. Climate! Weather is the state of the atmosphere over a SHORT period of time, normally day-to-day. VS. Climate is the types of weather over a LONG period of time at a specific place.
- 4. Challenge ! Itis a bit sunny today, but it is also a bit cold. Weather or Climate? WEATHER! During the summer, it is usually hot and very sunny. Weather or Climate? CLIMATE!
- 5. Elements of Climate! Elements of climate are what affects and changes the weather. They are: Temperature - Wind Precipitation - Atomspheric pressure
- 6. Elements of ChangeTemperature is the degree of hotness or coldness. - Measured using a thermometer. Precipitation is the water that falls from the sky to land. Measured using a pluviometer. Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the air that pushes against the earth Measured using a barometer. Wind is the movement of air in the atmosphere. Measured using a wind vane (N, S, E, W)
- 7.
- 8. Factors that InfluenceClimate Latitude: horizontal. Ex.) Countries near the Equator are hotter because the Sun shines directly on it. The distance from bodies of water . Ex.) Areas near water are much cooler because water takes longer to get hot. Altitude: the height of a place. Ex.) Places at higher altitudes are colder.
- 9. Challenge ! Whatis this red latitudinal line called? The Equator! What two continents are near the Equator? Africa & South America! Is it hot or cold near the Equator? And why? It is hot because the Sun shines directly on the Equator.
- 10. Challenge ! Fuengirola vs. Granada Sierra Nevada
- 11. Weather Time! HailStorm Madness! http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/weather/hailstorm.html
- 12. Earth’s Climate Zones: HOT! Equatorial Climates High temperatures and lots of precipitation. Ex.) Equatorial Guinea
- 13. Earth’s Climate Zones: HOT! Tropical Climates High temperature, lots of precipitation in summer, & dry winters. Amazon Rainforest Desert Little precipitation & VERY hot temperatures. Sahara Desert
- 14. Earth’s Climate Zones: TEMPERATE! (moderate) Oceanic- France Mild temperatures, A LOT of precipitation Mediterranean- Costa del Sol/California Mild winters, hot summers, & some rain in spring & autumn. Continental- Shanghai, China Cold winters, hot summers, & not much of precipitation.
- 15. Earth’s Climate Zones: COLD! Mountain Climate Cold with more precipitation in high altitudes. Rocky Mountains Polar Climate VERY low temperatures, low precipitation (snow) Antartica
- 16. Challenge ! PolarOceanic Equatorial Mediterranean Tropical Continental Hot Climate? Temperate? Cold Climate?
- 17. Climate Zones in SPAIN! Most of Spain is in the North Temperate Zone . Canary Islands are in a Tropical Zone. There are also a lot of Coastal & Inland Regions
- 18. Climate Zones in SPAIN!
- 19. Challenge ! Cantabria?OCEANIC Andalucia? MEDITERRANEAN Madrid? CONTINENTAL Castilla y León? CONTINENTAL & MOUNTAIN