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Weather is affected by factors like wind, precipitation, temperature and cloud cover. It changes daily while climate is weather measured over long periods of time. Native Hawaiians recognized two seasons, wet and dry. Hawai'i belongs in a combination of climate zones as it is affected by both tropical air masses and polar air masses moving toward the equator due to its location at mid-latitudes. Climate zones include low, mid and high latitudes dominated by different air masses.














The presentation introduces the concepts of weather and climate and emphasizes that weather begins with the sun.
Key weather factors include wind speed, precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail), temperature, and cloud cover. Weather changes daily.
The presentation explains Earth's seasons, highlighting that Native Hawaiians recognize only two seasons: Wet and Dry.
The water cycle is discussed as a significant influence on both climate and weather.
Climate is defined as long-term weather patterns, using the analogy of clothes in a closet for climate and daily clothes for weather.
Different climate zones are identified: Low-Latitude (tropical), Mid-Latitude (affected by tropical and polar air), and High-Latitude (polar and arctic influences).
Hawai'i is indicated to belong to a combination of two climate zones, inviting learners to think critically about its climate classification.
The presentation concludes, summarizing the discussed themes around weather, climate, and geographic influences.