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What is an ecosystem?
network of plants and animals that depend on each other for survival.
What is created when air rises?
area of low pressure
What are ocean currents?
area similar to large rivers in the ocean that affect climates
What causes intense storms like hurricanes and tornadoes?
two air masses with different temperatures collide
What is condensation?
gas turns into liquid
Why does the temperature of the ocean affect climate?
water cools and warms at a slower rate than land does
What causes Earth to be warmer in some parts than it is on other?
The tilt of the axis giving more direct sunlight to certain parts
What is evaporation?
liquid turns into gas
What are three things that describe a climate?
temperature, precipitation, and wind
Where is the tropics or low latitudes located?
between the tropic of cancer and the tropic of Capricorn
What happens because air rises near the equator?
a lot of precipitation
What are the three main parts of the water cycle?
precipitation, condensation, and evaporation
What latitude area gets les direct sunlight all year round?
Polar zones/high latitudes
What is climate?
condition of air over a period of time
What are areas that have similar precipitation and temperature?
climate regions
What is created when air sinks?
an area of high pressure
How can ecosystems change over time?
physical processes or human activities
between the tropic of cancer and the artic circle
between the tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic circle
What is the height above sea level?
altitude
Where does most evaporation occur?
in the oceans
What is weather?
condition of the air at a certain time
What is weather like in the tropics or low latitudes?
warm with lots of precipitation
When water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet or hail, what is it called?
precipitation
What is weather like in the polar zones/high latitudes?
cold all year round with limited precipitation
What is the Intertropical Convergence Zone and where is it located?
area where air rises located near the equator