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