Glaciers
In this zone, snow accumulates over time, gradually becoming denser.
Zone of Accumulation
Tools and technologies such as seismic activity monitors are an example of...
Early warning systems.
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather is a daily phenomenon; climate is weather patterns over a period of several months.
Name two causes of soil erosion:
Flooding, agricultural activities, animal grazing, mining, construction.
Maritime climates have a small temperature range and high total precipitation. Why?
When a large chunk of a glacier breaks away/off, this phenomenon is known as...
Calving
Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and landslides are this type of natural disaster.
Geological
The Jet Stream is also known as the...
Westerlies
Soil takes_____years to develop.
1000s
Another name for a VALLEY glacier.
Alpine Glacier
This zone is where a glacier loses its snow and ice.
Zone of Ablation
Define NATURAL DISASTER.
Events that occur due to natural processes and result in significant harm to human life, property, and the environment.
What type of weather is associated with a High Pressure system?
Sun, blue skies.
This Vegetation region is the largest in Canada - stretching from the Yukon to Newfoundland.
Boreal Forest
The Prairies Vegetation Region consists of two primary regions:
Grasslands and Parkland.
Glaciers cover____percent of all land on earth.
10%
Name the three causes of natural disasters:
Tectonic plates, weather patterns, human activity.
What three factors are used to determine between a Continental and Maritime climate?
Temperature range, total precipitation, seasonal distribution.
Define PERMAFROST:
Permanently frozen ground found in polar or mountainous regions.
How many CN Towers would you have to stack to equal the height of the Antarctic Ice Sheet?
7.5
These types of glaciers cover Antartica and Greenland.
Ice Sheets
Name the three types of consequences of natural disasters:
Ecosystem disruption, soil erosion, water pollution.
Less than 1000mm of rain per year = _______climate:
Continental climate
Name and explain soil horizon O:
Organic/Humus - Mostly organic matter such as decomposing leaves.
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are an example of this type of natural disaster.
Meteorological