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Weather/Climate13-18
Science Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| climate | The weather condition of a certain area over a long period of time |
| tropical rainforest | A climate that has warm temperatures throughout the year |
| temperate climate | A climate with warm and cold temperatures. No extremes, and rainfall throughout the year. |
| desert climate | A dry climate with very little rainfall. It has extreme temperatures and little to no plant or animal life. |
| polar climate | This climate has very cold temperatures all year. No precipitation. |
| Mediterranean climate | A climate with hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters |