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9th World Geography > Chapter 3 Test Review > Flashcards

Chapter 3 Test Review Flashcards

1
Q

what is the Coriolis effect?

A

a phenomenon that causes prevailing winds to move diagonally, also causes winds to blow clockwise in the northern hemisphere

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2
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what is caused by the rain shadow effect?

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deserts develop on the leeward side of mountains

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3
Q

what are the high latitudes so cold?

A

lack of direct sunlight (don’t confuse latitude with elevation)

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4
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why do different places on earth receive different amounts of sunlight?

A

because of earths tilt

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5
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what is special about the polar regions in regard to daylight?

A

that is where you see the most dramatic variations

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6
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how does elevation affect temperature?

A

elevation ⬆️ temperature ⬇️

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7
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what are the doldrums?

A

windless areas near the equator

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8
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what is a deciduous tree?

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one that changes color and drops it’s leaves every year

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9
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what is a coniferous tree?

A

evergreen tree

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10
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what is an oasis?

A

an area in the desert that has an underground spring and lush vegetation

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11
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what is permafrost?

A

permanently frozen soil

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12
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what phenomenon originated in the pacific ocean

A

el niño

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13
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what is the day which the sun is directly over the equator?

A

equinox

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14
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how are the tropics of cancer and capricorn in relation to each other?

A

cancer- northern hemisphere

capricorn- southern hemisphere

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what is the result of the earth being tilted on its axis

A

different places receive different amounts of sunlight

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16
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what type of climate is unique to the mediterranean sea region?

A

mediterranean climate

17
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what is special about a tropical wet climate zone?

A

half of all plant and animal species exist there

18
Q

what is natural vegetation?

A

vegetation that grows where humans have not changed the environment

19
Q

what does the greenhouse effect do?

A

absorbs solar radiation and makes earth warm enough to support life

20
Q

what is weather?

A

the condition of the atmosphere during a limited period of time

21
Q

what are prevailing winds?

A

fairly constant global winds

22
Q

what is the solstice?

A

it marks the beginning of winter or summer

23
Q

what is a steppe?

A

dry grassland climate with warm summers and cold winters. 10-30 inches of rain per year

24
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what is a greenhouse gas?

A

a substance such as methane or CO2 that traps heat in the atmosphere

25
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what is a biome?

A

a regional ecosystem with distinct plants and animals

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