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What is weather?
The short term changes in the air for a given place and time
What is climate?
A regions average weather conditions over a long period of time.
What are prevailing winds?
Winds that blow in the same direction over large areas of earth.
What do differences in air temperature create?
Differences in air temperature creates wind
Are forests a renewable resource?
Yes, forests are considered a renewable resource- you can plants more trees! (Reforestation!)
Describe the Mediterranean climate
sunny, warm summers and mild, wet winters( this is a temperate climate!)
Which 2 types of climates can occur at many different latitudes?
The Dry Climate and the Highland Climate
What does desertification?
The loss of soil fertility and plant life.
What changes in Highland climates depending on elevation?
The temperature and climate
How do Geographers identify climate?
Geographers identify climate by looking at temperature, precipitation and native plant life.
What is weather?
The short term changes in the air for a given place and time
What is climate?
A regions average weather conditions over a long period of time.
What are prevailing winds?
Winds that blow in the same direction over large areas of earth.
What do differences in air temperature create?
Differences in air temperature creates wind
Are forests a renewable resource?
Yes, forests are considered a renewable resource- you can plants more trees! (Reforestation!)