"The wind and water carry rainfall and the sun's warmth around the world to create different climates". In my own words that means that sunlight or sun rays are more indirect or direct in some places causing some places to be hotter than other places around the world. This will result in air movement and pressure changes around the world.
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 of time. Climate is the usual predictable pattern of weather over a long period of time."
3. Applying Map Skills Question 1. In which general direction does the wind blow over North America?
The wind blows from west to east over North America.
4. Applying Map Skills Question 2. What winds did European sailers use to get to South America and the islands north of it?
The European sailors used the northeasterly trade winds to get to South America and other islands north of it.
5. Answer the Reading Check Question on page 55- How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?
As the earth tilts the sun rays will hit the earth more direct or indirect in some places than others. Making some places climate hotter than other places.
6. How does this relate to the Voyages of Columbus? Answer, and put in a link to YOUR Columbus Wind Project.
The Voyage of Columbus relates around the wind and the wind changes. Since they have no motor on their boat, they have to sail. Some days there was no wind and they didn't go anywhere. Other days, there was alot of wind and they traveled very fast!