Section 2: Climate and Vegetation Flashcards
1
Q
Timberline
A
The elevaltion above which trees cannot grow.
2
Q
Foehn
A
Dry winds
3
Q
Avalanche
A
Destructive masses of ice, snow, and rock sliding down mountainsides.
4
Q
Mistral
A
A strong north wind from the Alps sometimes sends gusts of bitterly cold air into southern France.
5
Q
Sirocco
A
High dry winds from North Africa.
6
Q
Chaparral
A
Shrubs and small trees, such as the cork oak tree and the olive tree.
7
Q
Permafrost
A
Soil that is permanently frozen below the surface.
