1. Write down the main idea of the chapter "Climate" here.
"Wind and water carry rainfall and the sun's warmth around the world to create different climates."
2. Reading Check Questions on 54- What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is a unpredictable change in the air that will happen over a smaller period in time, while climate is the predictable pattern in the weather over a father period in time.
3. Applying Map Skills Question 1. In which general direction does the wind blow over North America?
It moves from East to West but kinda in a diagonal line to the right. Also it moves from the Westerlies.
4. Applying Map Skills Question 2. What winds did European sailers use to get to South America and the islands north of it?
The Europeans used the Northeasterly trade winds to get to South America and the islands north of it. 5. Answer the Reading Check Question on page 55- How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?
It moves from East to West but kinda in a diagonal line to the right. Also it moves from the Westerlies.
6. How does this relate to the Voyages of Columbus? Answer, and put in a link to YOUR Columbus Wind Project.
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