Climate & Weather
What latitude zone is the United States in?
Tropic of Cancer
A harsh, cold, and extremely dry environment characterized by ice sheets, low temperatures, and low precipitation, found primarily in polar regions like Greenland and Antarctica.
A) Tundra
B) Temperate Forest
C) Ice Cap
D) Mediterranean Brush
C) Ice Cap
Describe a non-renewable resource & give ONE example.
A resource that cannot be reproduced or take a very long time for it to be reproduced.
Ex) Coal, Oil, Gas, Petroleum
An intense rainstorm that forms over the ocean with incredibly strong winds is called a ________ _______.
"tropical cyclone."
True or False:
A rural area has a low population density.
True
Hot air tends to move __________ as cold air tends to move _____________.
Hot air tends to move "upward" as cold air tends to move "downward."
A type of environment found between 30° and 45° latitude on the west coasts of continents, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
A) Tundra
B) Temperate Forest
C) Ice Cap
D) Mediterranean Brush
D) Mediterranean Brush
Describe and give an example of a renewable resource.
A resource that can be replaced relatively quickly.
Ex) Soil, Trees, Water, Wind, and Solar
The areas between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are called the _______.
"Tropics"
True or False:
An urban area has a low population density.
False
Why is it warmest near the Equator?
Sunlight hits the Earth's surface at a more direct, concentrated angle.
This type of Ecosystem is characterized by moderate climates with four distinct seasons, sufficient rainfall to support diverse plant life, and a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees.
A) Tundra
B) Temperate Forest
C) Ice Cap
D) Mediterranean Brush
B) Temperate Forest
Name 3 ways people use land to survive.
1) Farming
2) Building
3) Hunting
The _________ zones are the middle latitudes that have a hot summer, cold winter, and a moderate spring and fall.
"Temperate" zones.
What is population density?
The amount of people living in a specific area.
What is the water cycle?
A cold, harsh, and treeless biome characterized by short growing seasons and low precipitation.
A) Tundra
B) Temperate Forest
C) Ice Cap
D) Mediterranean Brush
A) Tundra
Explain the difference between Emigration and Immigration.
Emigration is leaving a place for a specific reason and Immigration is moving to a place for a specific reason.
Regions on Earth that are made up of similar communities of plants and animals are called ______.
"biomes."
How do you calculate the population density of an area?
You divide the number of people that live in a specific area (city) by the square footage (mi or km).
Explain the difference between Climate & Weather.
Weather describes the short-term, day-to-day atmospheric conditions (like temperature or rain) at a specific time and place.
Climate is the long-term average of these weather conditions over extended periods, often 30 years or more, for a particular region.
Name 3 of the 4 types of ecosystems in MN
1) Boreal forest
2) Deciduous forest
3) Grassland prairie
4) Tallgrass aspen parkland converge
People often move from _____________ areas to _________ areas with more development and opportunities.
"rural" & "urban"
An _________ is a group of plants an animals that depend on each other for survival.
"Ecosystem"
Calculate the population density if Truman MN. The square milage of the city limits is 1.1 miles and we have 1,069 people that live here.
What is the population density?
1,069 / 1.1 = 971.8 (972)