European climates

European climates presentation for 6th Grade Primary Education
Subject: Science

1. European climates Science 6 th grade primary education By Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

2. European climates and vegetation 2 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla Source : Santillana Educación S.L., (2011), Textbook Top Science Teacher’s Book 6 Primary , Madrid: Richmond Publishing

3. European climates and vegetation The Earth has different climate zones. Europe is located in the Northern hemisphere. Europe spans two of the Earth climate zones. It has a temperate climate and a cold climate . 3 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

4. European temperate climates European temperate climates are classified into the following types: Oceanic climate Mediterranean climate Continental climate 4 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

5. European temperate climates Oceanic or Atlantic climate (in Western Europe): Temperatures are mild in summer. Precipitation is abundant and regular. This climate has four seasons. There are meadows and deciduous forests. Great Britain is a country with an oceanic climate. 5 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

6. European temperate climates Mediterranean climate (around the Mediterranean Sea): Temperatures are high in summer and mild in winter. Precipitation is not abundant. In Summer months, there is very little rain. There are Mediterranean forests with evergreen trees. This climate is characteristic of the Mediterranean coast and some interior areas in the South of Europe. 6 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

7. European temperate climates Continental climate: Temperatures are high in summer, but very low in winter. Precipitation is higher in summer. There are steppes and taiga. This climate is characteristic of areas in Central and Eastern Europe. 7 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

8. European COLD climates There are two types of cold climates: Polar climate. Mountain or Alpine climate. 8 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

9. European COLD climates Polar climate: Polar climates are the coldest on the Earth. Temperatures vary between –50 ° C in Winter and 15 ° C in Summer. Precipitation is scarce. There is little vegetation in this climate: tundra ( mosses, lichens and small shrubs). This climate is found in the North of the Scandinavian countries and Russia. 9 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

10. European COLD climates Mountain or Alpine climate: The temperatures are very low in Winter and cool in Summer. Precipitation is abundant. It snows a lot. Vegetation: forests. This is found at the top of the highest points of the continent. 10 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla

11. European climates AND VEGETATION Bibliography: Santillana Educación S.L., (2011), Textbook: Top Science Teacher’s Book 6 Primary , Madrid: Richmond Publishing 11 Teacher Delia Carmen Dumitru Sopirla