Is weather considered predictable or unpredictable?
Unpredictable
100
What are the two types of ocean currents?
Warm and Cool
100
What happens to the air as you climb higher on a mountain?
The air becomes colder and thinner (less oxygen)
100
What is the term called that describes the overall rise in temperature of the world as a result of too many greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere?
Global Warming
100
Identify three types of storm systems.
Tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons, blizzards, etc.
200
What is climate?
The usual, predictable pattern of weather in an area over a period of time
200
What ocean current is close to the coast of New England and flows from the North?
North Atlantic Current
200
Identify two different types of landforms.
Mountains, plateaus, hills, etc.
200
These large areas of lush plant life are being cut down for human use of wood and other resources.
Rain forests
200
What is the degree of latitude of the North Pole?
90 degrees North
300
The areas near the equator that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are called what?
The Tropics
300
What major ocean current is near Australia?
East Australian Current
300
What is the term used to describe patterns of winds caused by landforms in a particular area?
Local Winds
300
Identify three ways humans negatively impact the environment.
Driving cars, overuse of water, cut down trees, etc.
300
Broad grasslands with few trees that are found in tropical climates are called what?
Savannas
400
A long period of extreme dryness is called what?
A drought
400
What are the current temperatures around the equator? Why?
Warm currents; the sun shines more directly over the Tropics, warming the water.
400
The is the term for the dividing line of elevation after which no trees can grow.
Timberline
400
What are the two types of dry climates?
Desert and Steppe
400
The zero degree line of longitude is called what?
The Prime Meridian
500
What are the two Spanish phrases that describe a weather phenomenon during which unusual temperatures and winds over the Pacific Ocean cool or warm the typical climate of areas, particularly in South America?
El Nino and La Nina.
500
What is the name of the major current stream that flows near Florida?
The Gulf Stream
500
When the air moves over mountain peaks and becomes cool and dry, it creates a _____________________, or a dry area on the side of the mountain that faces away from the wind.
rain shadow
500
When the gases prevent warm air from rising and escaping into the atmosphere it is called the ______________________________. (2 words)
The greenhouse effect
500
What is the type of climate for Minnesota? (think about where Minnesota is...) (3 words, the last world is climate)