solar energy
this part of Earth gets the most direct sunlight
what is the equator?
climate is the long-term pattern of this
what is weather?
very dry climate with little rainfall
what is a desert?
distance from the equator is called this
what is latitude?
the gradual increase in Earth's temperature
what is global warming?
zone near the equator
what is the tropical zone?
this part of earth gets the least direct sunlight
what are the poles?
the two main factors of climate
what are temperature and precipitation?
cold climate with permafrost
what is tundra?
height above sea level
what is elevation?
what is carbon dioxide?
zones near the poles
what are polar zones?
the angle of sunlight affects this
what is temperature?
this measures how hot or cold something is
what is temperature?
warm and rainy all year
what is tropical rainforest?
these move warm and cold water
what are ocean currents?
evidence from ice used to study past climates
what are ice cores?
zone between tropical and polar
what are temperate zones?
why are polar regions colder?
what is less direct sunlight?
this describes how much rain or snow falls
what is precipitation?
moderate climate with seasons
what is temperate?
dry area on one side of a mountain
what is a rain shadow?
changes in Earth's orbitt can cause this
what are ice ages?
climate in the Pacific Northwest
what is marine west coast?
this causes seasons on Earth
what is Earth's tilt?
climate vs. weather
what is climate = long-term, weather = short-term?
cold winters and sort cool summers
what is subarctic?
this side of a mountain is wetter
what is windward side?
one effect of global warming
what is rising sea levels, extreme weather, melting ice ?
city with hot, dry climate
what is Las Vegas or New Orleans?