intro geo test 1 VARIABLES Flashcards
1
Q
list variables of climate (6)
A
temperature ocean currents altitude (latitude) precipitation nearness to ocean winds
2
Q
as you get further away from the equator it gets cooler
A
temperature
3
Q
determined by latitude
A
temperature
4
Q
the higher up you go the cooler it getrs
A
altitude
5
Q
___ = 1,000 feet
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-3 degrees
6
Q
when weather changes with elevation
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vertical climate
7
Q
cold current by south america
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humble current
8
Q
very war, very fast “jet stream” current in the ocean.
near usa to englad
A
gulf stream current
9
Q
warm currents along the equator
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equatorial currents
10
Q
what makes a desert?
A
less than 10 inches of rain
11
Q
dry side of mountain
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leeward side
12
Q
wet side of mountain
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windward side
13
Q
moisture in the air
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humidity
14
Q
uncomfortable percantage
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70%
15
Q
unbearable percentage
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80-90%
