What is earth's axis?
The line through the center that Earth spins on
When moist air from the ocean goes up a mountain, it cools and forms (makes) __.
clouds
Because air near the water has more moisture, places near the water can get more __.
rain / precipitation
True or False : It is cold in winter because the earth is the farthest from the sun.
False. Seasons are caused by the earth's tilt on its axis and how much direct sunlight that part of earth gets.
A big ocean can keep the area from getting too __ or too __.
hot, cold
What is the name of the climate type that is hot and no rain?
Arid (dry)
Name two things that affect an area's climate.
ex.) water, elevation (land height,) mountains
In which season could it be dark by as early as 5 pm?
Winter
Which season has the MOST hours of sunlight?
Summer
The side of the mountain by the ocean can get lots of __, but the other side may be dry.
rain
What does "mild" mean?
Not too hot or cold (or spicy)
Earth has a __ climate if it doesn't get much sun.
cold
True or False : All places on earth have four seasons.
False
A climate is an area's average temperature and __.
precipitation
True or False : Earth spins straight up and down.
False
What is the definition of "seasons?"
Times of year with different weather patterns
If you go high up a mountain, the temperature will be __.
colder
If it is winter in the Northern hemisphere, it is __ in the Southern hemisphere.
Summer
In which season do trees begin to grow leaves and animals have babies?
Spring
Name a place on earth that has a TROPICAL climate.
ex.) the Amazon, Southeast Asia . . .
What is climate?
The weather pattern in one area over a long period of time