This document discusses climate and vegetation in Europe. It defines weather and climate, noting that climate refers to weather conditions over a long period, around 30 years. It describes the five main climate types in Europe: Atlantic, mountain, Mediterranean, polar, and continental. It also notes that climate affects human activities like clothing, housing, food, and leisure. Finally, it states that the main cause of climate change is rising emissions of gases like carbon dioxide that increase the greenhouse effect and global heat.