Science (4th) Ch. 7 Lesson 4: Climate vocab/notes
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the average weather pattern of an area over time
climate
the directed flow of a gas or liquid
current
What is the average weather in a certain place for a long period of time?
climate
________ and closeness to an ocean or lake most strongly affect a region’s climate.
Latitude
a measure of how far a place is from the equator
Latitude
What climates have cold weather with low precipitation?
polar
What regions have hot, humid, and rainy weather?
tropical
What kid of climates often have four seasons, and lie between the polar and tropical regions?
temperate
___________ move air between the equator and the poles.
Global winds
Oceans, rivers, and air have _________.
currents
The climate at the base of a mountain is always __________ than at it’s peak.
warmer
True or False A mountain can affect an areas climate.
True
As a _________ moves up a mountain, its water droplets get heavy and it rains.
cloud
After the cloud passes over the mountain, the air is ________.
dry
Each side of the mountain has (same/different) climate.
different