Unit 1: Regions of the United States

Lesson 2 Climate

Weather – the condition of the air at one time and place

Wind Temperature

Precipitation (rain,snow, etc)

Climate – the weather of a place averaged over a long period of time

Precipitation

Temperature

Average Temperatures in the United States of America

Average Amount of Precipitation

The Distance From the EquatorThe closer a place is to the equator the hotter the climate. The farther away a place is from the equator, the cooler it becomes.

What causes climate?

Places near an ocean usually have a milder climate than places farther away.

The Distance from the Ocean

The higher up a place is the colder its temperature.

Elevation affects climate

Types of Climates

Tropical Climate – very warm all year

Types of Climates

Polar ClimatesTypes of Climates

Subarctic Climates Warm periods short Parts are covered in snow for most of the year

Types of Climates

Temperate Climates

Temperate climates are colored in green.

Types of Climates