12-4 What are local climates?
Aim: What are local climates?
OBJECTIVE: Describe some factors that affect local climates.
Key Term
microclimate (MY-kroh-kly-muht): very small climate zone
Lesson Summary
• Local climates are formed by local weather conditions.
• Very small climate zones are called microclimates; cities have microclimates.
• Human activities and the presence of skyscrapers can affect the climate in an area.
• Global warming caused by increased air pollution could cause temperatures to rise around the
world.
OBJECTIVE: Describe some factors that affect local climates.
Key Term
microclimate (MY-kroh-kly-muht): very small climate zone
Lesson Summary
• Local climates are formed by local weather conditions.
• Very small climate zones are called microclimates; cities have microclimates.
• Human activities and the presence of skyscrapers can affect the climate in an area.
• Global warming caused by increased air pollution could cause temperatures to rise around the
world.