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46 Cards in this Set
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What was the most deadly natural disaster in U.S history? Where and when did it take place? |
The hurricane that hit Galveston. It hit Galveston Island, Texas on September 8, 1900. |
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In addition to solar energy, what factors influence the weather? |
Water vapor, Cloud cover, Land forms and bodies of water, Air movement, elavation |
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What are three classifications that geographers use for precipitation? Which type affects the middle latitudes the most? |
A. Convectional, orographic, or frontal B. Frontal |
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What temperature must the ocean water be to form a hurricane? |
80 degrees Fahrenheit |
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How large is the eye of a hurricane? How fast may the winds be surrounding the eye be moving |
A.19 to 20 miles across B.200 mph |
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How large an ares may a hurricane cover at once? |
500 miles wide |
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What is a storm surge, and how high may it be? |
A. Wall of sea water pushed ashore be the wind. B. 16 feet or higher. |
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What percentage of tornadoes hit in the U.S? |
75% |
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What is the average number of tornadoes in the U.S. each year? |
700 per year |
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What are the four major factors that influence the climate of a region? |
1.) Wind and ocean currents 2.)Latitude 3.)elevation 4.) topography |
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How does elevation affect climate, and by how much? |
A. When altitude increases the air temperature drops. |
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What are the possible outcomes of the greenhouse effect and global warming? |
Ice caps melt flooding coastal areas and covering low-lying islands weather patterns will come erratic and drought may worse. |
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what are two most significant factors in defining different climates? |
temperatures and precipitation |
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A. Alabama |
Humid Subtropical |
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B. New York |
Humid Continental |
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C. Alaska |
Subarctic and Tundra |
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D. Greenland |
Tundra and Ice caps |
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E. Japan |
Humid Continental and Humid Subtropical |
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F. Egypt |
Desert |
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According to the textbook, what does the world's food supply depend on greatly |
Top six inches of soil(topsoil) |
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What factors determine the type of vegetation that can be supported in a region?(Chat) |
Depth, texture, weathering, humus content, and acidity |
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List human activities that the text says affect the environment? |
Building dams, irrigation systems, planting food crops, or slashing and burning the vegetation. |
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Rainforest |
Climate zone: Tropical |
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Rain forest |
Climate:Year-round rains |
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Rain Forest |
Vegetation: Lush vegetation, hard wood trees such as teak mahogany, and ebony |
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Savanna |
Climate Zone: Tropical |
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Savanna |
Climate: Hot, dry most of the year; Wet seasons a few months. |
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Savanna |
Vegetation: Broad grasslands with few trees. |
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Marine West Coast |
Climate Zone: Mid-Latitude |
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Marine West Coast |
Climate: Rainy, mild, winters Cool summer Heavy rainfall Heavy rainfall |
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Marine West Coast |
Deciduous Trees, Coniferous Trees, and Evergreen. |
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Mediterranean |
Climate Zone: Mid- Laditude |
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Mediterranean |
Climate: Mild, rainy winters hot, dry summers |
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Mediterranean |
Vegetation: Chaparral(shrubs) Short trees evergreens. |
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Humid Continental |
Climate Zone: Mid-Latitude |
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Humid Continental |
Climate: Long cold snowy winters; Short hot summers. |
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Humid Continental |
Vegetation: Deciduous Trees, vast grassland |
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Humid Subtropical |
Climate Zone: Mid- Latitude |
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Humid Subtropical
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Climate: Heavy rains during summer, Hot humid summers |
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Humid Subtropical |
Vegetation: Oaks, Magnolias, Palms |
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Tundra |
Climate zone: High latitude |
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Tundra |
Climate: Harsh,dry; most ground is permanently frozen (permafrost) Top few inches of ground thou out over summer
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Tundra
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Vegetation: sturdy grasses, low bushes |
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Subarctic |
Climate zone: High latitude |
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Subarctic |
Climate: Very cold bitter winters temperatures above freezing in summer months.
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Subarctic |
Vegetation: E |
