Forms of Precipitation
Precipitation:__________________________________________________________________________
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Rain: ________________________________________________________________________________
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Snow: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Hail: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Sleet: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Freezing Rain: _________________________________________________________________________
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Seasons
Northern Hemisphere Summers
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In June, July, and August the temperatures are ________________ in the Northern Hemisphere,
including the United States. It is ________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
Northern Hemisphere Winters
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In December, January, and February the temperatures are ___________ in the Northern
Hemisphere and the United States. It is _________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
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*This is a good example of climate information.
Why do Seasons Differ?
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The seasons are different because of the __________ of the Earth’s rotation. We experience
summer when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ________________ the sun.
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Think about what season we typically experience in the United States during a particular month;
in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the exact ______________________ season.