1. Write down the main idea of the chapter "Climate" here.
The main idea of "Climate" is that wind and water carry the sun's warmth and rainfall throughout the world which creates different climates.
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2. Reading Check Questions on 54- What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the unpredictable changes in the air over a short amount of time while climate is the predictable changes in 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 that blows over North America mostly blows west. Although in some places it might blow towards the east.
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 north of it. Although they were also caught in the Westerlies during part of their voyage.
5. Answer the Reading Check Question on page 55- How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?
The tilt of the world affects the climate in many ways. First of all, the sun's rays aren't direct everywhere in the world, near the equator the climate is very hot because the sun's rays are direct. On the other hand, the closer to the poles you get, the less direct the sun's rays will be and the climate will be cooler because the sun's rays are indirect. When the North Pole is tilted towards the sun the Northern Hemisphere gets warmer days, summer, and more direct sunlight. Six months later the South Pole will be tilting towards the sun and then the Southern Hemisphere will be having summer and direct sunlight while the Northern Hemisphere is having winter.
6. How does this relate to the Voyages of Columbus?
The Voyages of Columbus were all based on the wind and the different directions of the winds course. During part of one of their voyages there was no wind and they were just drifting along for many days. This was because they were near 30 degrees north and all of the wind there can't continue to blow because the wind coming from 0 degrees and 60 degrees north meet. The wind is what caused Columbus to get to "Asia".