WORLD CLIMATE
What is convection?
The transfer of heat in the atmosphere by upward motion of the air.
What are biomes?
the ecosystem of a region
What is the concept of weather?
the condition of the atmosphere at a particular location and time.
What is religion?
Consists of a belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universe
What is the name of the bible of Judaism?
The basic laws and teachings come from a holy book called the Torah
What are the methods used by geographers to describe different climates?
latitude
What is an ecosystem?
an interdependent community of plants and animals
What is climate?
the term for weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time
What is language?
allows the people within a culture to communicate with each other
Christianity is based on
the teachings of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe was the Son of God.
Why is the tropical wet and dry climate called that?
because it has a rainy season in summer and a dry season in winter
What are vegetation regions?
natural environments that provide the stage for human activities
What is precipitation?
falling water droplets in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow
What is a dialect?
Versions of a language
A monotheistic religion in which followers worship God, who is called Allah in Arabic
Islam
Subarctic is also known as
Taiga
Besides soil, what other factor determines the vegetation in a region?
Moisture and temperature
What is convection?
the transfer of heat in the atmosphere by the upward motion of the air.
What are the three categories of a religion?
monotheistic, polytheistic, animistic, or traditional.
A religion whose god is called Brahman
Hinduism
What is permafrost?
the subsoil is constantly frozen
What is topsoil?
the top six inches of soil
What is the greenhouse effect?
the layer of gases released by the burning of coal and petroleum traps some solar energy
What is polytheistic?
with a belief in many gods
What is society?
A group that shares a geographic region, a sense of identity