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1 7 th Grade Science Unit: Global Warming Mini Unit Lesson: GW 3_ Climate Factors Name: Date: Monday, October 17, 2016 Homeroom: Class Objectives: Students will be able to.. SWBAT distinguish which factor has the greatest impact on a climate by interpreting data and using process of elimination. Do Now 3. Does the text feature at the right more related to the weather or climate of an area? Explain why, using details from the text feature. 4. Does the text feature at the right more related to the weather or climate of an area? Explain why, using details from the text feature. 1

2 Class Notes: Tool Box Climate Factor Notes Picture 1. Elevation As the elevation, temperature and climate gets colder. 2. Mountain Ranges - Warmer, less humid - Colder, more humid 3. Ocean Currents 4. Planetary Wind Belts either transport warm or cold water and influence climate. Ex: SW Winds Winds blow storms in a curved direction due to the. 5. Latitude As the latitude and you get closer to the Poles, temperature and climate gets colder. ( closer to the equator higher angle of insolation) ( closer to the Poles lower angle of insolation) 6. Near Water (Coastal) vs. Far Away from Water (Inland) The closer you are to water, the more temperatures are. Winters and summers are. The further away from water, the more temperatures are. Winters and even and summers are. 2

3 Guided Practice State one factor that could account for the difference between the average high temperatures recorded in December for Birdsville and Bundaberg. 3

4 State one reason for the difference in the average January rainfall for Birdsville and Bundaberg. Explain why Reykjavik has cooler summers and warmer winters than Yakutsk. Criteria for Success o States an claim o Uses from question or text feature o Includes at least one climate factor 4

5 Independent Practice Base your answers to questions 54 through 56 on the map below, which shows an imaginary continent on a planet that has climate conditions similar to Earth. The continent is surrounded by oceans. Two mountain ranges are shown. Points A through D represent locations on the continent. 55 Identify one factor that causes a colder climate at location B than at location A. 56 Explain why location C has a warmer and drier climate than location D. 5

6 67 Explain why the valleys have lower amounts of precipitation than points on the western slopes of the mountain ranges. [1] 69 State one reason why colder temperatures would be recorded at the top of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range than at the top of the Coastal Mountain Ranges. 6

7 Base your answers to questions 44 on the map below, which shows locations A and B on Earth s surface at the same distance from the ocean, at the same elevation above sea level, and at the same latitude. 44. Explain why A has a cooler climate than location B. 3. London, England, is located at approximately 51 30' north latitude and 0 longitude. Elmira, New York, is located at approximately 42 10' north latitude and 76 54' west longitude. What is one reason why London has a warmer average winter temperature than Elmira? (1) London is located closer to the equator. (2) London is located at a higher elevation. (3) London s climate is modified by the North Atlantic Ocean Current. (4) London s climate is modified by its longer duration of insolation. Which choice could you eliminate and why? 7

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9 7 th Grade Science Unit: Water s Cycles and Patterns Lesson: GW 1_ Climate vs. Weather Name: Date: October 17, 2016 Homeroom: /5 = % DNG? Strive Due Date: A B C D F Base your answers to questions 1 on the map in your answer booklet. The map shows the precipitation totals, in inches, from January 2003 through May 2003 for the North Carolina locations represented by dots. Precipitation totals for locations A and B are recorded on the map. The towns of Newport and Beaufort are labeled on the map. Criteria for Success o States an accurate claim o Uses evidence from question or text feature o Includes at least one relevant 1. Explain why Beaufort, North Carolina, has higher average temperatures than Buffalo, New York, on the same clear day. 9

10 Base your answers to questions 2 on the map below, which shows locations A and B on Earth s surface at the same distance from the ocean, at the same elevation above sea level, and at the same latitude. 2. Explain why A has a cooler climate than location B. Criteria for Success o States an accurate claim o Uses evidence from question or text feature o Includes at least one relevant climate factor Criteria for Success o States an accurate claim o Uses evidence from question or text feature o Includes at least one relevant climate factor 3. Explain why location C has a warmer and drier climate than location D. 10

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