Ch. 2 Section 1 : Weather and Climate

Vocabulary and Main Ideas.

1.  (a) weather, (b) atmosphere, (c) climate, (d) rotation, (e) revolution, (f) solstice, (g) equinox, (h) precipitation, (i) front, (j) continental climate.

2. How do winds help distribute the sun's heat?

3. How do ocean currents help distribute the sun's heat?

4. Critical Thinking: Cause and Effect  Why do coastal mountains often have foggy, rainy climates?

5. Look at the map on page 63.  Near which continents does the Canary Current run?

6. Look at the map on pages 66-67.  Which European mountain range has a polar climate?