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| Description of weather patterns over a long period of time ( seasons) |
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moisture that falls to the earth
example: Rain, Snow, Hail, Sleet |
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the weather outside in degrees (exact number); different climates have different temperatures
warm, cold, cool, hot |
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| based upon an area's distance from the equator (latitude) |
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warm temperatures
O degrees - 23.5 degrees (in relation to the equator) |
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This is where we live; four seasons
middle latitude degrees ( 23.5 degrees-66.5 degrees) |
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cold temperatures
high degrees of latitude ( 66.5 to 90 ) |
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| elevation above sea level ( higher the altitude=colder the temperature) |
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| "Rivers" of warm water from tropical climates flow to other areas. This water causes the air above to become warmer |
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| warm ocean current which makes Western Europe have a mild climate for its latitude |
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| Latitude Line- 90 degrees North of equator |
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| Latitude Line- 66.5 degrees North of the Eqautor |
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| Latitude Line- 23.5 Degrees North of Equator |
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| Line of Latitude-- 66.5 Degrees South of the Equator |
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| Latitude Line- 90 degrees South of Equator |
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