climate regions
what is a temperate climate and where is it found?
mild winters and moderate summers with moderate rainfall. found in parts of Europe, north America and Asia
Latitude?
the closer a region to equator lower the latitude,(warmer)higher latitude closer to the poles (colder)
deforestation?
clearing forests reduces # of trees the absorbs carbon dioxide leading to more CO2 in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.
forests?
found in areas with ample rainfalland mild temperatures. eg. tropical rainforests and boreal forests
what is the continental climate and where is it found?
cold winters and hot summers with moderate rain fall. Found in areas like Canada and Russia
altitude(elevation)?
the higher the colder, which is why mountain regions tend to be colder than lowland.
monoculture farming?
growing single crop in large area depletes the soil of nutrients, harming vegetation. use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides also pollutes soil and water affecting local ecosystems.
Grasslands?
areas dominated by grass, few trees. often found in regions with moderate rainfall such as Great Plains in North America and savannas in Africa.
What is a polar climate and where is it found?
extremely cold, long winters and little precipitation. Found in areas like Arctic and Antarctic.
water bodies?
Oceans, lakes, and rivers moderate temperatures in coastal areas, making then milder compared to inland.
Because water heats and cools more slow.
Deserts?
sparse plant life such as cacti, survives in deserts due to low rainfall. deserts like Sahara are hot and dry, extreme temp changes between day and night
what is a tropical climate and where is it found?
Warm temp year-round, heavy rainfall. Found in places like the Amazon Rainforest.
mountains?
create rain shadow effect. on windward side, moist air rises and cools, causing precipitation. on leeward side, air descends warming up and causes dry conditions
What is a dry (desert) climate and where is it found?
Low precipitation, extreme temperature differences between day and night, hot days, cold nights. Found in desserts like Sahara.
Wind currents?
carry warm or cold air across large distances influencing local climates.