Vocabulary
Climate Map of the US
Life in Dry and Desert Climate
Life with Cold Winters
100

What is climate?

is the weather a region has over a long period of time

100

Name a state that has tropical climate?

Any state in red

100

What part of the US has dry and desert climate?

most of the western half

100

Why is the Midwest and Northeast colder than the rest of the country?

They are more up north and further away from the equator. 

200

What is precipitation? 

rain, snow, sleep, or hail.

200

Name a state that has humid/summers and Mild winters?

Name any state in green

200

Name a state that gets only three inches of rain in a year?

Parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and California 
200

How many seasons does the Midwest and Northeast region have?

4

300
What is humidity? 

is a measure of how much moisture is in the air

300

Name a state that has dry climate?

Any state in brown

300

Where can people get water in dry and desert climates?

Wells, Colorado River, canals, windmills

300

What is Wisconsin known for growing?

dairy products

400

What are Natural resources?

Things found in nature. 

Example- Gold, silver, copper, and oil, borax and gemstones.

400

Name a state that has desert climate?

Name a state in yellow

400

Tell me one fact about the Joshua Trees?

refer to page 33

400

In the Winter, what brings cold wind and heavy snow?

blizzards

500

What state are Joshua Trees in? 

California 

500

Name a state that has cool to cold mountains climate?

Name a state that is in grey

500

What is the fifth largest city in the U.S?

Phoenix, Arizona 

500

Name an activity that people can do in the snow?

Refer to page 35

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