Climates Flashcards
These are among the many important factors that limit where a species can survive
climate, soil properties, water, and light
This is a long term pattern of weather
climate
This is the main cause for the variety of climates on earth
the amount and directness of sunlight received
What are 2 smaller factors that affect climates on Earth
elevation and proximity to the ocean
This has high humidity with little daily and seasonal changes in temperatures
maritime climates
Maritime climates are located where?
coastal regions or edges of oceans
These are areas that have seasons
continental climates
Continental climates are located where?
interiors of large landmasses
Describe the windward side of the mountain
a. mild climates
b. tall green vegetation
c. ocean facing side of the mountain
d. moist air from ocean cools, and condenses and releases moisture
e. high rainfall and snow
describe the leeward side of the mountain
a. opposite side of the windward side
b. very dry air and little precipitation
c. harsher/drier climate
The windward, and leeward side of the mountain described above is known as what?
rain-shadow effect
Is the pacific north-west on the leeward or windward side of the Cascade Mountains?
windward
What is the arid region called on the leeward side of the Cascade Mountains called?
The Great Basin
At which latitude can Tundra climates be found?
high-latitude
At which latitude can temperate deciduous forests be found?
middle-latitude
