2.3 Climate Regions Flashcards
Change 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
Winds 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 , Australia, and Africa and severe storms in North America; opposite of la nina
El Nino
Weather phenomenon marked by unusually cool water in the eastern Pacific and low amounts of rainfall there and heavier rains-and a greater chance of typhoons in the western 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 region.
rain shadow
Areas that have similar patterns of temperature and rainfall, and may have similar vegetation.
climates zone
Area that include particular kinds of plants and animals adapted to conditions there
Biome
Weather patterns in cities,including higher temperature and distinct wind patterns, as compared to nearby rural areas.
Urban Climate
To spread out
Distribute
To change
alter
