Lesson 5: climate
Climate is the pattern of weather conditions that occurs over a period of time.
These weather conditions include: temperature, rainfall, wind, humidity, and cloud cover. Climate affects many parts of our lives, ranging from small decisions (“Should I go for a walk today?”) to large decisions (“Should I plant corn on my farm?”).
There are six major factors that affect climate:
These weather conditions include: temperature, rainfall, wind, humidity, and cloud cover. Climate affects many parts of our lives, ranging from small decisions (“Should I go for a walk today?”) to large decisions (“Should I plant corn on my farm?”).
There are six major factors that affect climate:
Resource websites (use when researching your place):
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Geography Journal 3:
Write your answer in your geography notebook
Your response should be approximately 1/2 a page
Natural phenomena is caused by climate patterns. It cannot be controlled and can have a huge impact on human lives. Why do you think people choose to live in areas with high rates of natural phenomena, like tornado belts or by volcanoes?