3.3

Question 1

Frontal rainfall

Answer 1

Rainfall caused by the meeting of a warm/cold front.

Question 2

Windward side

Answer 2

The side where the rain is forced out.

Question 3

Leeward side

Answer 3

Side where the rain doesn’t fall.

Question 4

Rain shadow

Answer 4

Area behind the mountains where it’s dry.

Question 5

Continental climate

Answer 5

Warm summer/cold winter, precipitation throughout the year.

Question 6

Climate zones

Answer 6

Divisions of the Earth’s climate based on average temperature and precipitation.

Question 7

Tree line

Answer 7

Boundary along alitude or latitude above which no trees grow.

Question 8

Snow line

Answer 8

Boundary along altitude or latitude above which snow persists all year round.

Question 9

Altitude

Answer 9

Height of the Earht’s surface.

Question 10

Mediterranean climate

Answer 10

Climate zone with moderate temperatures and a dry summer.

Question 11

Maritime climate

Answer 11

Climate zone with moderate temperatures and precipitation throughout the year.