Matching Pairs Climate vs WeatherOnline version Matching with Climate and weather by Benjamin D Morgan 1 How particles strike a substance with HIGH thermal energy. 2 How particles strike a substance with LOW thermal energy. 3 Salinity 4 Where salt found in oceans comes from 5 Land Temperatures that DON'T fluctuate as much. 6 Temperate Climate Zone 7 Polar Climate Zone 8 Higher Elevations 9 Lower Elevations 10 Land temperatures that fluctuate more. 11 Tropical Climate Zone 12 Rain shadow effect 13 Climate 14 Weather Temperatures near large bodies of water. Elevations with cooler temperatures. Amount of salt that is dissolved in water. Particles hitting items MORE Condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place. Temperatures without bodies of water close by. Climate zone that receives a bit more direct sunlight. Moist conditions on one side of a mountain and dry conditions on the other side. Climate zone that receives the least amount of direct sunlight. Elevations with warmer temperatures. rocks on the ocean floor, volcanoes, and rivers Climate zone that receives the most amount of direct sunlight. The overall weather in an area over a long period of time. Particles hitting items LESS