The Winds Of The World

Rush, Hunter. Hadley Cell: Explained. November, 6, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ujeHW_kf7Q. Acsessed on March, 17, 2017.

1. Write down the main idea of the chapter "Climate".

                     "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 refers to the unpredictable changes in air that take place over a short period time. Climate is the usual predictible pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time.

3. Applying Map Skills Question 1. In which general direction does the wind blow over North America?

                     Northeast or Westerlies

4. Applying Map Skills Question 2. What winds did European sailers use to get to South America and the islands north of it?

                     Southeasterly

5. Answer the Reading Check Question on page 55- How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

                     The Direct sunlight, indirect sunlight, wind patterns, and the wind directions.

6. How does this relate to the Voyages of Columbus? Answer, and put in a link to YOUR Columbus Wind Project.

This relates to the columbus voyage because he had reached a point where he wasnt moving at all. When he wasnt moving he was at exactally 30 degrees. Look at my Coloumbus Project