Word Up
Indiana's Climate
Earth and Sun
Preciptation
Wildlife and More
100
What do we call the kind of weather a place has over a long period of time.
climate
100
What is a "temperate" climate?
It is neither too hot, nor too cold.
100
What season did Indiana just enter?
Autumn
100
Water below, on and above the Earth's surface is known as the ________________________.
Hydrosphere
100
How much of Indiana today is forest land?
About one-fifth or 20%
200
Water that falls to Earth’s surface as rain, sleet, hail, or snow is know as what?
Precipitation
200
What are the factors that created a temperate climate in Indiana?
We are located in the middle latitudes of the northern hemisphere, not too near the equator nor too near the North Pole. We are also in the middle of the country, not near the Atlantic Ocean nor the Pacific Ocean. We are also very flat. If we had high, mountainous elevations, it would affect our climate. Because we are flat, elevation has lettle effect on our climate.
200
Why do we have "seasons" in Indiana?
Seasons change because of the relationship between Earth's tilt and the sun.
200
Which part of Indiana receives the most precipitation in winter?
Northern Indiana gets more snow than southern Indiana.
200
Name Indiana's state bird, flower and tree.
the Cardinal; the peony and the Tulip tree or Yellow Poplar
300
A funnel-shaped, spinning windstorm is a _____________.
tornado
300
Spring and Summer in Indiana are known for usually bringing what type of precipitation? Where does it come from
Rain from the Gulf of Mexico?
300
During ________________, the northern hemisphere gets more direct sun rays because it is tilted _____________ the sun.
Summer; toward
300
How is southern Indiana's precipitation amounts different from northern Indiana in summer?
Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico gives southern Indiana more rainfall than northern Indiana.
300
After evaporation, What are the other 3 steps of the water cycle, in order?
1. evaporation 2. condensation 3. precipitation 4. collection
400
What do we call a long period of little or no precipitation?
a drought
400
What types of precipitation can Indiana receive in the winter? Where does it come from?
Indiana receives snow and sleet in the winter. During winter, icy air sweeps down from Canada and the Great Lakes. This cold air can bring snow and sleet to the state.
400
During ________________, the northern hemisphere gets indirect sun rays beacaue it is tilted _____________ the sun.
Winter; away from
400
What body of water affects northern Indiana's weather?
Lake Michigan
400
Name one type of plant that grows only in a certain place in Indiana and tell where it grows.
Bamboo, mistletoe, cypress trees--near where the Wabash and Ohio Rivers meet Cactus, ferns and orchids--in the dunes near Lake Michigan Blueberries and Cranberries--in the wetlands of northern Indiana
500
What is the biosphere?
All living things and their environment.
500
How does a tornado form?
Tornadoes form when masses of warm air and cold air meet over the plains. The air begins to spin, creating storms that may have winds up to 300 miles per hour!
500
What is the relationship between the Earth and the sun during spring and fall?
In spring and fall, sun rays strike the equator directly. Places away from the equator, such as Indiana, have temperatures and hours of daylight between those of summer and winter.
500
Describe what happens with lake effect.
1. Large bodies of water take in heat during the summer. 2. The heat is released in winter. 3. Cold winds from the north blow across the water and pick up moisture and form clouds. 4. The clouds move over colder land and release the moisture as snow.
500
Name one type of plant that grows only in a certain place in Indiana and tell where it grows.
Bamboo, mistletoe, cypress trees--near where the Wabash and Ohio Rivers meet Cactus, ferns and orchids--in the dunes near Lake Michigan Blueberries and Cranberries--in the wetlands of northern Indiana
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