5th Grade Climate

Mountain ranges affect precipitation patterns.

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

Tropical climate zones near the equator tend to have_________ climates.

Temperate zones have ____ temperatures and _______precipitation.

Areas near cool ocean currents have cool temperatures.

El Nino causes super awesome weather around the Atlantic Ocean.

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

Two ecosystems found in temperate zones.

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

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

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

Polar zones are located near the equator.

A wide variety of organisms live in temperate zones.

Louisiana is in a polar climate zone.

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

Use color patterns to show regions with similar climates

Average weather pattern of a region is climate.

On top a mountain the air is cool and moist.

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

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

Amazon rain forest is in tropical climate zone.