Vocab 4
What is the difference between a hurricane, typhoon, tornado, and tsunami?
Hurricanes are Atlantic natural disasters (wind and rain), Typhoons are Pacific hurricanes, Tornadoes are strong winds in a funnel shape, and Tsunamis are tall walls of water.
Altitude
How do you determine a Climate zone?
By the coldest average winter temperature the geographical area typically experiences.
What is the difference between Subsistance Farming and Agriculture?
Subsistence Farming is farming products that provide basic needs. Agriculture refers to the types of food/animals that different places have.
What does the second L in ALLOW stand for?
Land forms
What's a High Climate?
Low temperatures
What is the difference between Population Density and Population Distribution?
Population density is the number of people per sq m. of area.
What does the W in ALLOW stand for?
Winds
What's a Mid Climate?
Mild Temperatures
What is the difference between migration and immigration?
Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. Immigration is moving INTO a country.
What does the first L in ALLOW stand for?
Latitude
What's Low Climate?
High Temperatures
What are the definitions of Eco System, Interdependence, capitalism, and Per Capita Income?
Eco System - a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Interdependence - dependence of 2 or more people or things that rely on each other. Capitalism - Private owners control a country's trade and industry for profit. Per Capita Income - A measure of the amount of money per person in a nation.
What does the O in ALLOW stand for?
What's the Difference between a High, Mid, and Low climate?
They are all in different parts of the world, with different temperatures. one is High, One is Low, and one is Mild temperatures.