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14 Cards in this Set
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V. The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place.
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Weather
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V. The average yearly condition of temperature and precipitation in a region.
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Climate
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Climate is caused by what 5 things.
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latitude, winds, ocean currents, and the shape and height of land-masses.
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Climate affects ecosystems, because all organisms have certain needs for ___________ and other aspects of climate.
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temperature
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Temperature on Earth stays within a range suitable for life due to the __________ ______.
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greenhouse effect
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V. The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere.
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greenhouse effect
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Differences in ________ determine the angle of sunlight striking Earth.
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latitude
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The angle of ________ determines how much of the surface is heated.
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sunlight
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Differences in heating result in these three main climate zones.
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polar
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_______ heating of Earth's surface also causes winds and ocean currents.
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Unequal
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_____ and ________ move heat through the biosphere.
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Winds and currents
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V. Cold areas where the sun's rays strike Earth at a very slow angle. This zone is located in the areas around the North and South poles.
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Polar Zone
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V. The climate in these zones ranges from hot to cold, depending on the season. Located between the polar zones and the tropics.
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Temperate Zone
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V. This zone receives direct or nearly direct sunlight year-round. Located near the equator.
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Tropical Zone
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