Science 10
pg. 16-17
Name: ________________
Date: ________________
Climatographs
Climate = the average pattern of weather conditions that occur in a region, which are
observed and recorded over a period of years.
Temperature and weather are two factors that determine climate.
Climatograph = a graph of climate data that shows average monthly temperature and
average monthly precipitation for a location. Biomes are often defined using information in
climatographs.
How to read a climatograph:
- The left y-axis is mm of precipitation which is shown in the blue per month on the
x-axis
- The right y-axis is °C for temperature which is shown in the red line that spans the
months on the x-axis
Note – climatographs show average monthly temperature and precipitation where as biome
descriptions usually talk about annual average temperature and precipitation
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Based on the climatograph, what biome would Osoyoos be in?
A. Temperate rainforest
B. Desert
C. Tundra
Based
A.
B.
C.
on the climatograph, what biome would Tofino be in?
Temperate rainforest
Desert
Tundra
What biome is represented by this climatograph?
What biome is represented by this climatograph?
What biome is represented by this climatograph?
Assignment: Analyzing Climatographs 1-1C
Page 30-31
Answer all the questions
Due at the end of class
Junior Science Graphing Rubric MUST HAVE: All graphs must be: • Easily read • Graphing in pencil • Straight lines must be done with a ruler * Automatic deductions will be made if any of these are not met Grading Criteria Teacher Comments 5 Must contain all of the following: • Title: Descriptive and underlined • Axes: Labeled with units and suitable increments (scale) • Size: Uses at least 2/3 of the page • Line: Must use line of best fit • Legend: If multiple lines are used • Data points: Look like Ÿ 4 Graphs are missing 1 or 2 of the above criteria 3 Graphs are missing several of the above criteria OR Graph does not utilize at least 2/3 of the page 2 Graphs are missing most of the above criteria 1 Graphs are incomplete or unreadable