Chapter 2 - Climate & Wildlife Flashcards
1
Q
What does moderate temperature mean?
A
not too hot, not too cold
2
Q
About how much rainfall does the state receive each year?
A
53 inches
3
Q
What are the two strongest types of storms that strike Alabama?
A
tornadoes & hurricanes
4
Q
What is a fossil?
A
evidence of prehistoric wildlife, like bones, teeth, or an imprint of a plant or animal in a rock
5
Q
Name some animals that live in Alabama today.
A
Heron, ducks, geese, fox, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, etc.
6
Q
What is the most commonly found tree in Alabama forests?
A
Pine
