2.3 Climate Regions Flashcards
changes in temperature, wind speed and direction, and air moisture that take place over a short period of time.
Weather
pattern of weather that takes place in an area over many years.
Climate
wind patterns that are similar over time
Prevailing Wind
steadily flowing stream of water in the ocean
Current
weather phenomenon marked by very heavy rains in western South America, often causing flooding; reduced rainfall in Southern Asia, Austrailia, and Africa;and servestorms in North America;opposite of LA Nina
El Nino
weather phenomenon marked by unusually coolweathers in the easturn Pacific and low amounts of rainfall there and heavier rains-and a greater change of typhoons-in the westurn Pacific; opposite of El Nino
La Nina
wind pattern typical of a small area
Local Wind
effect of mountains that blocks rain from reaching interior regions
Rain Shadow
areas that have similar patterns of temperature and rainfall, and may have similar vegetation
Climate Zone
area that includes particular kinds of plants and animals adapted to conditions there
Biome
weather patterns in cities, including higher tempretures and distinct wind patterns, as compared to nearby rural areas
Urban Climate
