Global Winds Around The World!

By Emily L.

Yellow Group

March, 21, 2017

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

Wind, water, and warmth from the sun, carry rainfall around the world to create different climates.

2. Reading Check Questions on 54- What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is unpredictable changes in the air that happen in a short amount of time. Climate is a predictable pattern of weather in an area over a long span of time.

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

Towards the west

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

The northeasterlie tradewinds.

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

The tilt of the Earth gives it its seasons

6. How does this relate to the Voyages of Columbus?

Columbus used the wind patterns to his advantage by sailing to the carribean and back faster.

Click Me To Go To My Columbus Wind Project!

Wiz Science. "Hadley cell - Video Learning - WizScience.com", September 2, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tZ5AF8iL_w. Accessed on March 17, 2017