Ch.3 Review Flashcards
Convection
The transfer of heat in the atmosphere by the upward motion of the air
_____________is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular location and time
Weather
When the windward side of a mountain range gets all the moisture, the leeward side of the mountain is called a ___________
Rain shadow
Ecosystem
An interdependent of plants and animals
Permafrost
Constantly frozen
Hurricane
A storm that forms over warm,tropical waters and circles around a calm eye
When air gets colder or thinner , water vapor may turn to_______
Precipitation
Wha is a drought
A long period of time without rain or very minimal rainfall
The beginning of summer is the longest day of the year and is known as the________
Summer solstice
What are three or more major factors that influence climate
Wind and ocean currents, latitude, elevation, and topography
Broadleaf trees are also known as_________trees
Deciduous
How do elevation and latitude affect the type of climate found in a region
The higher you get the lower the temperature drops and the thinner the oxygen gets.
What types of trees are most common in the rain forest
Broadleaf trees
How are deserts defined
Nothing but sand dunes
What is the greenhouse effect
The layer of gases released by the burning of coal and petroleum that traps solar energy, causing global temperature to increase
