Climates and Almaty

What are we learning today?

You will learn how people live in different places and read about Almaty.

Explanation

• Weather is the change in temperature, rain and wind from day to day.
• Climate is the typical weather in one area.
• In a polar climate it is always cold. People eat a lot of meat and fish.
• In a tropical climate it is hot and rainy. People eat a lot of rice.
• In a desert it is hot and there are few plants. Date palms grow near oases.
• Almaty was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997.

Examples

1. Rice grows well in a tropical climate.
2. Fantasy World in Almaty has more than 30 rides.
3. Tabagan is 15 kilometres from the centre.

Remember!

• Weather changes every day. Climate is typical weather.

Check yourself

1. What do people eat a lot in a tropical climate?
2. How far is Tabagan from the centre of Almaty?