1. Write down the main idea of the chapter "Climate" here. The main idea of Climate is, “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 “the unpredictable changes in the air that take place over a short period of time” and climate is when the weather patterns over a longer length of time are more predictable.
3. Applying Map Skills Question 1. In which general direction does the wind blow over North America?
When looking at the map on page 55 the wind blows in the general direction of westerlies, 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?
When looking at the map on page 55 the European sailors used the northeasterly 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?
The sun’s rays hit closest to the equator which makes these places warmer and always having a hot climate. As the Earth moves, different parts tilt towards the sun. When the North Pole is tilted towards the sun the Northern Hemisphere is warmer, which is when we have summer and have hotter days. Then when the South Pole is tilted towards the sun we have winter and the climate is cold days.
6. How does this relate to the Voyages of Columbus? Answer, and put in a link to YOUR Columbus Wind Project. Wiz Science. Hadley cell-Vidieo Learning, September 2, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tZ5AF8iL_w. Accessed March 22, 2017