Vocab
Weather
the condition of the atmosphere on a daily basis
Fewer than ten inches of rain a year fall. A few well-adapted plants and animals survive here
Desert
Where is it?
Location
Seasons occur because of the __________
Earth's revolution and tilt
Climate
Weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time
Exclusively located in the Northern Hemisphere. Very little precipitation falls here, usually less than 15 inches per year.
Tundra
What is it like?
Place
Climate is affected by wind and ocean current, latitude, _______, and topography
Elevation
Greenhouse effect
The layer of gases released by the burning of coal and oil traps some solar energy, causing higher temperatures.
Climate varies with latitude, elevation, other topography, and continental location. Climate can vary based on such factors as whether a slope faces North or South and whether it is exposed to winds carrying moisture
Highlands
How are places similar or different?
Region
Vegetation patterns are based on ______
Ecosystems
Permafrost
land where the subsoil is constantly frozen
Long periods of summer heat and humidity. Often subject to hurricanes in late summer and autumn. Winters are mild to cool, depending on latitude. Climate is very suitable for raising crops, especially rice.
Humid subtropical
How do people, goods, and ideas move from one location to another?
Movement
The two most significant factors in climate are ______ and _______
Temperature; Precipitation
Deciduous and Coniferous
Deciduous: Broadleaf trees, such as maple, oak, birch, and cottonwood
Coniferous: Needleleaf trees and cone bearing
Receives about 16 inches of precipitation per year. Summers are hot. Winters are mild to cold.
Semiarid
How do people relate to the physical world?
Human-Environment Interaction
Soil characteristics include texture, _______, and _______ _______
Depth; Humus Content