7th Ch2 lesson 3-Climate Region

Question 1

weather

Answer 1

changes in temperature, wind speed and direction, and air moisture that take place over a short period of time

Question 2

climate

Answer 2

pattern of weather that takes place in an area over many years

Question 3

prevailing wind

Answer 3

wind patterns that are similar over time

Question 4

current

Answer 4

steadily flowing stream of water in the ocean

Question 5

El Nino

Answer 5

weather phenomenon marked by very heavy rains in western south america

Question 6

La Nina

Answer 6

weather phenomenon marked by unusually cool waters in the eastern Pacific

Question 7

local wind

Answer 7

wind pattern typical of a small area

Question 8

rain shadow

Answer 8

effect of mountains that blocks rain from reaching interior regions

Question 9

climate zone

Answer 9

areas that have similar patterns of temperature and rainfall and may have similar vegatation

Question 10

biome

Answer 10

area that includes particular kinds of plants and animals adapted to conditions there

Question 11

urban climate

Answer 11

weather patterns in cities, including higher temperatures and distinct wind patterns, as compared to nearby rural areas