Climate

Question 1

What are two factors that influence local climates?

Answer 1

• Aspect

- Altitude

Question 2

What is aspect?

Answer 2

The direction of which the slope is facing. Different facing slopes receive different winds

Question 3

What is an example of a hot climate?

Answer 3

The equatorial climate

Question 4

What is an example of a temperate climate?

Answer 4

Cool temperate oceanic climate

Question 5

What is an example of a cold climate?

Answer 5

The boreal climate

Question 6

What type of temperatures does the equatorial climate receive?

Answer 6

An average temp of 27, with a range of 2. It is a one season climate , meaning that it is hot all year round

Question 7

How much rainfall does the equatorial region receive?

Answer 7

They receive an average of 2,000mm of rain a year. Humidity is around 80%

Question 8

What is the most common soil type in the equatorial region?

Answer 8

Tropical red soils

Question 9

What type of natural vegetation is found in the equatorial region?

Answer 9

Ebony, mahogany and teak

Question 10

What type of human activities are common in the equatorial climate?

Answer 10

Deforestation of the amazon

Question 11

What temperatures are most common in the cool temperate oceanic climate?

Answer 11

14-20 in summer and usually above 0 in winter

Question 12

What is the average rainfall in the cool temperate oceanic climate?

Answer 12

2,000mm

Question 13

What type of soil is found in the cool temperate oceanic?

Answer 13

Brown earth soils

Question 14

What type of trees are found in the cool temperate oceanic climate?

Answer 14

Deciduous trees like oak, ash, elm

Question 15

What is the most common human activity in the cool temperate oceanic climate?

Answer 15

Farming

Question 16

What is the range of temperatures for the boreal climate?

Answer 16

-15 to 15 degrees C

Question 17

How much precipitation does the boreal climate receive?

Answer 17

Annual precipitation is 400mm

Question 18

What are the most common soil types found in the boreal climate?

Answer 18

Podzol soils- very acidic

Question 19

What type of natural vegetation is found in the boreal climate?

Answer 19

Deciduous trees. The taiga forest is in the boreal region

Question 20

How have the deciduous trees adapted to the harsh climate?

Answer 20

• Thick bark
• They are cone shaped and have flexible branches
• Seeds are protected in pin cones
• Their shallow roots avoid permafrost and absorb moisture
• The dense forest creates warmth in the winter

Question 21

What type of h man activity is most common in the boreal climate?

Answer 21

Logging