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18 Cards in this Set
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Climate
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The average weather a place has over a long period of time(decades, centuries).
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natural vegetation
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The plant life that grows naturally (all by itself) in a place.
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rain shadow
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The drier side of a mountain.
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humidity
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The amount of moisture in the air.
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drought
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A long period with little or no rain.
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arid
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dry
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Vegetation region: savanna
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A kind of grassland that has areas with some trees.
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vegetation region:
prairie or grassland |
An area of flat or rolling land covered mostly by GRASSES and wildflowers.
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Name the 5 main vegetation regions of the United States.
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1. Desert
2. Forest 3. Grassland (includes prairies) 4. Savanna 5. Tundra |
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Name 5 factors affecting a place's climate.
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1. Distance to the equator.
2. Distance from oceans. 3. Ocean currents. 4. Elevation. 5. Where a place is located on a continent. |
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How does "distance from the equator affect climate?
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Usually, the closer a place is to the equator, the warmer it is. The further from the equator, the colder it is.
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How does a place's distance from oceans affect climate?
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Near the ocean, temperatures are not as hot in summer and not as cold in winter.
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How do ocean currents affect climate?
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The currents carry cold water from the poles and warm water from the equator towards the poles. Examples: California Current and Gulf Stream.
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How does elevation affect climate?
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Places in the mountains are much cooler. Here is a picture of tropical Mount Kilimanjaro. Its peak is over 19,000 feet above sea level.
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How does the location on a continent affect climate?
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Mountains create rain shadows. Lack of mountains allow bitter-cold air masses to travel as far as Texas and Florida.
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vegetation region:
tundra |
A cold, dry region covered in snow at least 6 months a year. Trees can not grow here.
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vegetation region:
desert |
A dry land land with few plants(cactus grows here. Can be hot or cold.
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vegetation region:
forest |
A region mostly covered in trees, evergreens +/or broadleaf.
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