3rd Grade Week 2 March 2-6

Climate in Italy

We have talked about the difference between climate and weather. I would like to explore some things about the climate here in Italy for a discussion when we return. Please answer the following questions about the climate in Italy. PLEASE ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES ON A SHEET OF PAPER. Please save the paper and bring it with you when we return to school.

The climate in Italy is described as a Mediterranean-type climate. I have put a picture of a Mediterranean climate to the right.-------->

You will have to look up what that means in order to answer these questions.

• Describe in complete sentences and in your own words what summers are like in a Mediterranean-type climate.
• Describe in complete sentences and in your own words what winters are like in a Mediterranean-type climate.
• Many of you are familiar with other climates around the world. Please tell me about the climates in at least one other place by telling what summers and winters are like there for their climates. How are they different than the summers and winters here?
• We have talked about what climate change is and how we think the world is going through a major change in its climate. Can you find any information on what climate change might mean for Italy's climate? If you can, please describe what those changes might be.