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6th SS Ch 1 Sec 4
6th grade SS test chapter 1 sections 1-5
Term | Definition |
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Factor that affect climate: Distance from the ___ | Equator |
Factor that affect climate: Distance from large ____ | Bodies of Water (Oceans) |
Factor that affect climate: Tilt of the Earth in relation to the Sun | Seasons |
Factor that affect climate: _____ | Elevation |
Single most important factor affecting where different kinds of natural vegetation grows | Precipitation |
Main Vegetation Region: Both East and West US - trees | Forest |
Main Vegetation Region: Drier areas - Central Plains and Great Plains | Grassland |
Main Vegetation Region: Arid (dry) climate - short grasses, cactuses and low bushes | Desert |
Main Vegetation Region: Mosses, herbs - cold dry region where trees don't grow - covered by snow more than 1/2 the year | Tundra |
How many main vegetation regions are in the US? | 4 |