Guiding Questions
Explore How Climate Variables Affect Plant Growth

Overview


What is the difference between weather and climate?

What is weather? What is climate?

What is the biggest factor affecting plant growth?

What climate variables affect plant growth?

How do climate variables affect plant growth?

What words are used to describe climatic conditions of various places around the world?

What words can we use to describe the varying climates where test gardens are planted?

How can climate data help us predict when and where tulips will emerge and bloom?

How do air temperatures influence plant growth?

How does air temperature change at higher elevations?

What is the relationship between temperature and latitude? 

How do the oceans — and other large bodies of water — affect air temperature?