WS 1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the location of the tropics.
A
They are the regions of the Earth that lie roughly in the middle of the globe, found between the latitude lines of the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S).
2
Q
The tropics account for ____% of the Earth’s landmass and are home to about ______________ of the world’s population.
A
36, a third
3
Q
The classifications of _____________________/ vegetation zones are mainly based on _______________. Name the six biomes found within the tropics.
A
Climate. Rainforests, woodlands, savannas, grasslands, semi-deserts and deserts.
4
Q
How are deserts classified? Name the two types of deserts based on this method of classification.
A
Precipitation.
Desert — < 250mm rainfall
Semi-desert — 250-500mm rainfall
