Geo Terms
Define Climate
The pattern of weather over a long period of time
What state borders Colorado to the south
New Mexico
Which vegetation zone has permanent ice and snow, no plant life
Ice Cap
Define Metropolitan area
A major population center made up of a large city and the smaller suburbs and towns that surround it
What percentage of homes in the US were impacted by natural hazards 2021
10%
Define Economic Activity
Any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services
What state boarders Colorado to the East
Utah
Which vegetation zone has tall trees with large leaves that remain green all year?
Broadleaf Evergreen Forest
Define Rural fringe
the small towns, farms, and open spaces that lie just beyond a city's suburbs
By 2050, what percentage of properties in New Orleans is expected to be at risk for flooding?
98%
Define landform
any natural feature of Earth's surface that has a distinct shape. Landforms include major features such as continents, plains, plateaus, and mountain ranges. They also include minor features such as hills, valleys, canyons, and dunes.
What state borders Colorado to the North
Wyoming
Which vegetation zone is an arid region with few plants
Desert
Define Suburb
A developed area at the edge of a city that is mainly homes. Many suburbs also have stores and businesses.
What is the most common causes of weather related deaths?
Cold Weather
Define Physical feature
Any natural characteristics of Earth's surface, such as landforms and bodies of water
What is the capital city of Colorado?
Denver
Which vegetation zone has grasses and scattered trees adapted to a tropical wet and dry climate.
Tropical Grassland
The rapid, often poorly planned spread of development from an urban area outward into rural areas
Which city is project to be the hottest in temperature increase by 2053
Miami
Define population density
the average number of people who live in a unit area, such as a square mile. Population density measures how crowded an area is.
What is the 2nd most populous city in Colorado?
Colorado Springs
Which vegetation zone has treeless plain with grasses, mosses, and scrubs adapted a cold climate
Tundra
the older part of a big city. often the urban core serves as the downtown or central business district of a city.
What is the 2nd most common causes of weather related deaths?
Heat