how does climate influence landscapes?
true or false: temperatures are higher near the equator
true
how many climate zones are there on earth?
5
what are the two types of landscapes?
natural and humanized
how are the 5 climatic zones divided?
what are the main elements for describing climate?
temperature and precipitation
what are the types of landscapes in the hot zone?
equatorial, tropical, desert
what is a landscape?
all the visible features of a large extension of land
where are the hot climates located?
between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
what is climate?
the characteristic state of the atmosphere in a specific area over a long period of time
what are the types of landscapes in the temperate zones?
Mediterranean, oceanic, contintental
what are the 3 types of humanized landscapes?
rural, industrial, urban
where are the temperate zones located?
between the tropics and the polar circles
temperature decreases as __________ increases
altitude
what are the types of landscapes in the cold zones?
polar and mountain
landscapes with ________ are the most populated on the planet, and are the most _______
favorable climates, humanized
where are the cold climates located?
in the polar circles and in high mountains
what are climate graphs?
graphs that are use to show precipitation and temperature in a particular area over one year
what does the red line show on a climate graph?
the average temperature each month
depending on the type of ___________, humanized landscapes can be classified as rural, industrial, or urban landscapes
economic activity
which climate type has the most precipitation?
equatorial climate