Climate zones Flashcards
What factors influence climate?
Altitude, prevailing winds, ocean currents, distance from the sea and latitude
Which climate zones did we study
Tropical rainforest, hot desert and arctic tundra
Where is the tropical rainforest found and what are the temperatures like? And precipitation?
Found in the equator between the tropics like Brazil. Very hot all year. Lots of rainfall.
Where, what temperature, and what is the rainfall like in the temperate zone?
Found 30-60* north and south of the equator. Moderate summers and mild winters but far away from sea=cold winters and brief summers. Little rainfall.
What are the polar areas temperature and rainfall like and where are they found?
Found 60-90* north and south of the equator. Long periods of very cold. Very little rainfall but snow.
What are two adaptations of the sloth?
Green Algae grows from hair. Very slow metabolism so that they can stay in the trees for several days before leaving- this protects them from predators.
What are adaptations of the pitcher plant?
Bright colours and scents to lure insects and other animals, the lip of the plant is slippery so that the animals fall in and get digested for nutrients.
What are adaptations of the fennec fox?
Its colour reflects heat and helps it to camouflage so that it can hunt and not be hunted. The thick fur on its feet protects from hot sand in the day.
Adaptations of saguaro cactus?
The saguaro cactus had a waxy outer layer to reduce water loss. It has shallow roots to absorb water quickly.
Three polar bear adaptations?
Long stiff fur between feet for traction and to keep them warm. Their hollow hair will trap air when they are on land so that when they swim it keeps them buoyant. Rounded ears prevent water from entering and freezing.
What are the three indigenous groups?
Inuit, innu and Yakut
Where are Yakut people found and how have they adapted?
They are found in the Siberian tundra, they change locations twice a year going between summer and winter hunting camps. Their diet is dairy fish veg and meat. They are good herders of horse and cattle.
