Questions Flashcards by Happy Chnigu | Brainscape

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What are lines of latitude called

A

Parallel arcs

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Lines of latitude are sometimes called

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Meridians

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What is the most important line of longitude

A

Greenwich Meridian

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What does a world map show

A

Maps of worlds

Maps of continents

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Local map

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Maps of provinces

Maps of one country

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Regional map

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Parts of a continent

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What does an equinox occur

A

On 21 March and 23 September

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What is the equinox associated with

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Spring and autumn

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Where is a tropical climate located

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Between the equator and 25° north and 25° south of the equator

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Tropical temperatures

A

High temperatures

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Tropical rainfall

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2 000mm a year

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Subtropical location

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20° and 40° north and South of the equator

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Subtropical temperature

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Summer temp. 20°

Winter temp. 15°

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Subtropical annual rainfall

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1 400mm

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Desert temperature

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Day temperature. 50°C

Freezing at night

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Desert rainfall

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250mm

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Semi desert temperature

A

High temp range between day and night

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Semi desert rainfall

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250mm and 500mm

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Continental location

A

30° and 60° lines of latitude in northern hemisphere

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Continental temperature

A

Summer temp. 20°C for 3 or 4 months

Winter temp 0°C

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Continental rainfall

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500mm and 1250 mm

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Polar location

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North and South poles

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Polar temperature

A

Minus 40°C

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Polar rainfall

A

Very little precipitation

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Tundra location

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60° and 75° north and south

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Tundra temperature

A

Summer, 2°C and 12°C

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Tundra rainfall

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100mm and 400mm

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High mountain

A

Similar to the polar and Tundra climates

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High mountain temperature

A

Temperature low

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Mediterranean climate temperature

A

Summer temp. 20°C

Winter 10°C and 15°C

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Mediterranean rainfall

A

400mm and 600mm