2.4 Flashcards

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What is Hadley cell

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extends from the equator to between 30° and 40° north and south

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2
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Tropical rainstorms

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Near the equator, the trade winds meet, and the hot air rises and forms thunderstorms (tropical rainstorms)

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3
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Air flow

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From the top of these storms, air flows towards higher latitudes, where it becomes cooler and sinks over subtropical regions

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4
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Deserts

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This brings dry, cloudless air, which is warmed by the Sun as it descends: the climate is warm and dry (hot deserts are usually found here)

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5
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Equator

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usually has tropical rainforests as it has high precipitation and heat allowing for photosynthesis

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6
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K stratagist

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carrying capacity of a habitat

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7
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R stratagist

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exponential growth

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8
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K species

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Longer life span
Slower growth in offspring
Later maturity

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9
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R species

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Shorter life span
Rapid growth in offspring
Many offspring

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