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100

It is colder at high latitudes because the sun's rays strike Earth's surface at a _______ angle there.

Lower

100

The climate characteristics of a small specific area is a(n)______

Microclimate

100
The climate above the tree is like that of the

tundra

100
An area that is dry but gets enough rainfall for short grasses and low bushes to grow is called a(n)

Steppe

100

The _____ climate lie north of the humid continental climates.

Subartic

200

What are the main factors that influence temperature?

Latitude, Altitude, distance from bodies of water and ocean currents.

200

List three temperature zones on Earth's surface that are based on latitude.

Tropical zone

Polar zone

Temperate zone

200

List main factors that affect Precipitation

Prevailing winds

Presence of the mountains

200
Tropical rainy climates include

1.

2.

Tropical wet

Tropical wet and dry

200

Where are there arid climates in the United states?

California, Great Basin and Southwest

300

During each ice age, huge sheets of ice called _______ covered large parts of Earth's surface.

Glaciers

300
What are the possible explanations for major climate changes?
Variations in the position of Earth relative to the sun, changes in the sun's energy output, and the movement of continents.
300

Gases in the atmosphere that trap  solar energy are called_______

Greenhouse effect

300

Chemical produced by humans have been damaging the ______.

Ozone layer

300

The main cause of ozone depletion is a group of chlorine compound called________.

Chlorofluorocarbons

400

True or false


Areas at high altitudes have dry climates no matter what their latitude.

False- cool

400

True or False

Continental climate is relatively warm winters and cool summers.

False- Marine Climate

400

True or False 

Winds blowing inland from oceans carry less water than winds blowing from land.

False-more

400

Over million of years, warm periods have alternated with cold periods known as Polar.

False- Ice ages

400


True or False

Mediterranean climates are wet and warm, but not as constantly hot as the tropics

False- Humid Subtropical

500

True or False


Human activities that add Carbon Dioxide to the atmosphere may be warning the Earth's atmosphere.

False- Green House effect

500

True or False


Dry-land wheat farming is common in the steppe region of the Great Basin.

False- Great Plains
500

True or False


The tundra is often very hot but still many plants and animals live there.

False-Cold

500
True or False


Rain forests are forest in which little rain fall all year around.

False-Plenty

500

True or False


Tropical wet-and-dry climates get slightly less rain than tropical climates and have distinct dry and very dry seasons.

False- Rainy

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