Session Date
Lesson Topic
Factors which determine climate
Lesson Outline
Review the difference between weather and climate.
List the functions which determine CLIMATE as latitude, atmospheric circulation, oceanic circulation, local geography, solar activity, and volcanic activity.
Using maps and images, discuss the effects of latitude and how solar energy is distributed differently in each latitude measure.
Examine atmospheric circulation using a map, explain how cold air sinks, compresses and warms. Examine how warm air rises, expands and cools. Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air can. Explain how as warm air rises and cools, the excess water vapor condenses into rain. Areas around the equator have greater rainfall due to rising and cooling humid air masses.
List the functions which determine CLIMATE as latitude, atmospheric circulation, oceanic circulation, local geography, solar activity, and volcanic activity.
Using maps and images, discuss the effects of latitude and how solar energy is distributed differently in each latitude measure.
Examine atmospheric circulation using a map, explain how cold air sinks, compresses and warms. Examine how warm air rises, expands and cools. Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air can. Explain how as warm air rises and cools, the excess water vapor condenses into rain. Areas around the equator have greater rainfall due to rising and cooling humid air masses.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Ayden was on line today, all images and maps were shared on the screen
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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