TODALSIGS
VOCAB
Earth-Sun Relationship and Seasons
Climate, Temperature, and Precipitation
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What does The T in TODALSIGS stand for

Title

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G.P.S Stands for

Global Positioning System

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The angle at which the Earth is tilted on its axis.

23.5

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This climate zone, characterized by extreme cold, is found near the poles.

Polar Zone

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Who is the Governor of Texas

Greg Abbott

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The part of a Map that lists information in alphabetical order

Index
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The title of a person who makes and studies Maps

Cartographer

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Which tropical line do we live above here in Texas

Tropic of Cancer

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The cool wind system, which causes decreased rainfall in some regions.

La Nina

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What line of Latitude is at 0 degrees on earth

The Equator

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What Topical Line of Latitute sits at 23.5 Degrees North?

Tropic of Cancer

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Name all 3 types of "Regions"

Formal, Functional, Perceptual

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The period when the sun is directly over the equator.

Equinox

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The warm wind system, which causes increased rainfall in some regions.

El Nino

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What is the name of the Turtle on my desk

Dominic

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This part of TODALSIGS explains the symbols and colors on the map.

Legend

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area of the Earth’s surface that is defined by a perception of the people living there or by the general society and may not be based on objective data

Perceptual Region

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the north pole is facing the sun

Summer

400

Areas in higher elevations tend to experience this type of precipitation.

Snowfall

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What is the name of the GPHS mascot?

Gary the Gopher

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This feature of TODALSIGS helps locate places using coordinates.

Grid

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The solid surface of Earth, including the soil and landforms

Lithosphere

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This occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Summer Solstice

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The phenomenon where mountains cause moist air to rise, leading to precipitation on one side and dry conditions on the other.

Rain Shadow effect, Mountains Barrier effect, Orographic effect

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What country has the worlds highest population

India

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