Intro to WeatherIntro to Weather Clip Adapted for Abney 4 th graders by F. Matthews Weather the condition of the air at a certain time and a certain place. Climate The weather of a place averaged over a long period of time. What are two major factors of weather and climate? Precipitation Temperature Precipitation the amount of water that falls the amount of water that falls Liquid water = rain Frozen water = snow or sleet or hail Rain Clip Humidity The amount of moisture in the air How much of earths surface is covered by water? Three quarters of earths surface is covered by water. What is the most important factor in determining the climate of a place? Location of a place determines its climate North PoleTropics What are three factors that affect weather & climate? Elevation Distance from the equator Distance from a large body of water Elevation How high a place is above sea level Four Types of Climates Tropical Temperate Subarctic Polar TROPICAL A climate that is usually very warm all year. Warmest climates nearest equator SUBARCTIC Climates closer to the North Pole Cooler climates mountains; temperatures are lower the higher the elevation TEMPERATE climates between tropical and subarctic climates with moderate temperatures. places near an ocean have a milder climate POLAR The coldest climate Further from the equator