5th Grade Climate

Two factors used to classify plant growth conditions for different climates.

An area's climate can also be categorized by describing the ____ that grow there.

Mountain ranges affect precipitation patterns.

Use color patterns to show regions with similar climates

El Nino causes super awesome weather around the Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical climate zones near the equator tend to have_________ climates.

Polar zones are located near the equator.

Temperate zones have ____ temperatures and _______precipitation.

Affects climate by carrying cold water from the poles toward the equator.

On this side of the mountain, the air is dry and hot due to a rain shadow.

The closer a place is to sea level, the warmer the climate.

On this side of the mountain, the air is warm and moist.

Two ecosystems found in temperate zones.

On top a mountain the air is cool and moist.

Average weather pattern of a region is climate.

Amazon rain forest is in tropical climate zone.

Louisiana is in a polar climate zone.

A wide variety of organisms live in temperate zones.

Temperature of an inland city is warmer in summer and cooler in winter than a city on ocean.

Areas near cool ocean currents have cool temperatures.

Gulf Stream carries cold water from near the poles to the equator.