Wind that blows mainly from one direction during a given period.
What is prevailing winds
100
The horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind, and that occurs at or near the ocean surface.
What is a surface currents
100
The region that surrounds the equator that extends from 23.5˚N to 23.5˚S latitude.
What is Tropical zone
100
This biome has the greatest diversity of life than any other biome.
What is Tropical Rain Forest
100
Why would you not notice a change in climate?
It happens over a long time period and we only notice day to day changes in weather
200
A long period of climate cooling during which ice sheets cover large areas of earth’s surface.
What is an Ice age
200
The climate zone between the tropics and polar region
What is Temperate
200
The average weather condition in an area over a long period of time.
What is Climate
200
This biome is mainly cone bearing trees such as fir, spruce and pine trees.
What is Coniferous forest or Tiaga
200
Why does the sea level drop during times when ice covers large areas of the earth?
Because water from oceans are trapped in glaciers causing sea levels to drop.
300
A large region characterized by a specific type of climate and certain types of plant and animal communities.
What is a biome
300
The gradual increase of average global temperatures
What is global warming
300
The distance north or south of the equator expressed in degrees.
What is latitude
300
This Biome is hot year round and has an eight month dry season followed by a four month wet season. Also has the largest migrations in the world
What is Tropical savannah or tropical grassland
300
What was Pangaea?
A large continent where all the landmasses were once connected
400
The short-terms state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind and visibility.
What is weather
400
The climate of a small region.
What is Microclimate
400
The higher in latitude the __________________ the climate
What is cooler
400
We live in what zone?
What is Temperate Deciduous Forest
400
How do large volcanic eruptions affect climate change?
They can block out the sun which causes less solar radiation to earth, which can cause a cooler climate
500
The height of an object above sea level
What is Elevation
500
The north and south pole and its surrounding area.
What is polar region or zone
500
__________________________ influence an areas climate by affecting temperature and precipitation. They can also create Rain Shadows.
What is a Mountain
500
What two zones are located in the polar region
What is Tundra and Taiga/Coniferous forest.
500
How does clearing forest contribute to global warming?
Trees can take Carbon Dioxide out of the air and reduce greenhouse gases. When they are cut down, there are less trees to pull Carbon dioxide out of the air which increases greenhouse gases.