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Geography/WHEssential Question:
What role does geography play in where we choose to
live?Today’s focus: Climate
Warm Up:How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs?
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Objectives:• Explain the effects of the Earth sun relationship on life on Earth
• Identify the factors that contribute to the Earth’s climate
•S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Weather:
Condition of the atmosphere in a certain place at a specific time
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Climate:
Long term typical weather
pattern
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado
Springs. DOK: 1-3
Climate• Climate determined
by earth’s position in relation to the sun
• Tilt of axis means different temperatures
• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn• 23 ½ degrees north
and south of the equator
• The last point on the earth to receive the direct rays of the sun
• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Factors Affecting Climate
1. Latitude2. Elevation3. Wind and Ocean Currents4. Land Features
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Latitude Zones• Low Latitude: warm, direct sunlight• Mid Latitude: hot and cold, seasons• High Latitude: polar, always cold
• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Which zone would you
prefer to live in? Why?
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of
Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Elevation
• The higher the altitude, the colder the climate
• Air is thinner and doesn’t keep heat
• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Mountains in Peru… the Tropics!
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado
Springs. DOK: 1-3
Wind And OceanCurrents
• Wind patterns blow hot or cold air over surface
• Ocean currents move streams of warm or cold water
• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
El Niño
• Change in the pattern of ocean currents and water temperatures in mid-Pacific region
• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Land Features
• Mountains and bodies of water affect climate
• Water keeps climate even
• Mountains have rainy side and dry side
• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3
Exit: NOW…
How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs? (You should use at least five
topics from today)S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado
Springs. DOK: 1-3