Climate Flashcards

1
Q

What is a climate?

A

The consistent weather and living condition of an area

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2
Q

Fill in the blank: The five types of climate are: Tropical, dry, temperate, _________, and alpine

A

Continental (like NH!)

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3
Q

What are the 3 factors of climate?

A

Location, Elevation, and Weather Patterns

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4
Q

Which area of latitude gets the most sunlight and warmth: the top, the middle, or the bottom of the Earth?

A

The middle, near the Equator

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5
Q

What is elevation?

A

The distance you are from sea level.

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6
Q

What climate is warm, moist, and stays around the same temperature during all seasons?

A

Tropical

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7
Q

What climate does a desert like the Sahara have?

A

Dry

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8
Q

What climate has a moderate range of temperatures, a fair amount of vegetation, and means “mild or controlled”?

A

Temperate

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9
Q

What climate experiences extreme temperature swings, a lot of precipitation (rain/snow), and is known for forests?

A

Continental

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10
Q

What climate do the North and South Pole have?

A

Alpine

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