Geo Flashcards

1
Q

Hey does latitude effect climate

A

Because the sun hits the equator therefore it won’t hit as much around the mid and high latitudes

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2
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What is latitude?

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Latitude runs across the surface of the earth and stated first when doing grid and area references

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3
Q

Hat are some animal adaptations?

A
  • very little sweat
  • can bury in the sand
  • nostrils and ears can shut to protect the from heat
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4
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What is a high pressure system?

A

Spins anti clockwise and the big number in the middle is the high pressure system

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5
Q

Hydrosphere

A

Water oceans lakes seas and rivers

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6
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Lithosphere

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The earths surface rocks soils and land forms

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7
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Atmosphere

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Gases climate and weather

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8
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Biosphere

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Living things plants and animals

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9
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Longitude

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Runs up and down and is stated second doing area references

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10
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Sagario cactus

A

Spikes protects the cactus from animals
Fleshy stems store water
No leaves preventing water loss
Body shape expands when it rains

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