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Weather & Climate
By: Madison Sholtis, Mayte
Pompa, and Zachary Green
The Difference Between
Climate and Weather
The difference between
climate and weather is
that climate happens
over a long period of
time. The weather is
heat, air pressure,
winds and moisture for
a certain day.
Tropical Climate Zone
The Tropical
Climate Zone is
right around the
Equator. The
Tropical Climate
Zone is mostly
found between the
Tropic Cancer and
Capricorn.The
Tropical climate
zone is hot, steamy
and rainy.
Temperate Climate Zone
• Temperate
Climate Zone is a
synonym for
moderate.
• The weather in
temperate
climates is never
too extreme.
Desert Climate Zone
For deserts, usually the
average rainfall for the
entire year is less than
10 inches. Deserts
often receive full
sunlight because there
are no clouds to filter
out the sun’s rays.
Some famous deserts
include the Sahara in
West Africa and the
Mojave in the United
States.
Polar Climate Zone
Polar climates are the
coldest climates on
earth. The Polar
Climates are located at
the top and bottom of
the earth.
Types of Precipitation - Rain
Rain is very
interesting
sometimes. For
rain to fall snow
falls into warm air
and melts into rain.
If clouds are white
they have a little
moisture .If they
are dark they have
a lot.
Types of Precipitation - Sleet
Sleet is like
little pins and
needles
falling. For
sleet to fall
snow melts
then
refreezes.
Types of Precipitation-Snow
• Stratus clouds can bring
rain or snow.Snow falls
by falling into freezing air
and never melts on the
way down.
HURRICANES
Hurricanes can cause
property damage if
there is a difference in
the air.Winds can
become violent heavy
rains and hard wind
began as thunder
storms.A hurricane is
when strong wind and
very heavy rains come
but the middle of the
hurricane is peaceful.
TORNADOES
• Tornados occur
when there are
extreme differences
in hot and cold
winds.Tornadoes
can travel for
miles.When
tornadoes reach the
ground the intense
winds and sudden
drop in air pressure
can shatter
buildings.
LIGHTNING
Lightning is
made by ice
crystals rubbing
together to
create a charge
to shock and
create lightning.
Lightning strikes
100 times a
minute.
DROUGHTS
Droughts occur
when there is not
enough rain.
They can dry the
land. Droughts
can also start
fires in the forest.
During a drought
people need to
stop using too
much water.
• 71% of the earth’s surface is covered in water.
Because water is vital to all known forms of life,
water is even found within plants and animals including humans! In the water cycle, water falls to
earth as precipitation (rain, snow, hail, sleet, ice,
ect.)
Weather’s beauties
• Weather is beautiful and nice and it can
occur all over the world.
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