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Science Chpt 21
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what happens to the intensity of solar energy as latitude increases? | as latitude increases, the intensity of solar energy decreases |
| What is the rain shadow effect associated with? | the rain shadow effect is associated with mountains |
| what type of climate has no winters? | humid tropical climate has no winter |
| name an example of human impact on climate change | global warming is an example of human impact on climate change |
| By the time air moves up a mountains slope and reaches the leeward side of the mountain, much of its moisture is lost | By the time air moves up a mountains slope and reaches the leeward side of the mountain, much of its moisture is lost |
| two consequences of a global rise in sea-level | two consequences of a global rise in sea-level: shoreline erosion and coastal flooding |
| changes in ocean circulation can result in short-term climate fluctuation | changes in ocean circulation can result in short-term climate fluctuation |
| what do plants release into the air during transpiration? | plants release water vapor into the air during transpiration |
| which type of climate is characteristic of Antarctica? | antarctica is a polar climate |
| the leeward side of a mountain is often dry | the leeward side of a mountain is often dry |
| region that experiences very cold temperatures year-round | polar zone experiences very cold temperatures year-round |
| what kinds of climate does the southeastern US have? | the southeastern US has a humid tropical climate |
| coastal areas between about 45* to 65* north and south latitude are marine west-coast climates | coastal areas between about 45* to 65* north and south latitude are marine west-coast climates |
| sometimes referred to as a Mediterranean climate | dry-summer subtropical climates are sometimes referred to as mediterranean climates |
| region that experiences hot summers and cold winters | temperate zone: region that experiences hot summers and cold winters |
| ccc | global warming: increase of global temps due to increased levels of greenhouse gases |
| uses mean monthly and annual values of temperature and precipitation to classify climates | Koppen Climate Classification System: uses mean monthly and annual values of temperature and precipitation to classify climates |
| region located north of the humid continental climate and south of the tundra | subarctic climate: region located north of the humid continental climate and south of the tundra |
| natural warming of both earths lower atmosphere and earths surface | greenhouse effect: natural warming of both earths lower atmosphere and earths surface |
| region that experiences warm weather year-round | tropical zone: region that experiences warm weather year- |
| global winds move warm air toward the poles | global winds move warm air toward the poles |
| During the twentieth century, earths average surface temperature increased | During the twentieth century, earths average surface temperature increased |
| climate found north of the humid climate and south of the humid continental climate and south of the polar climate characterized by bitterly cold winters and short cool summers. places within this climate realm experience the highest temperature ranges | subarctic climate: found north of the humid climate and south of the humid continental climate and south of the polar climate characterized by biterly cold winters and short cool summers. places within this climate experience the highest temperature range |
| climate located on the west sides of continents between 30* to 45* latitude; it is the only humid climate with a strong winter precipitation max | dry-summer subtropical climate: climate located on the west sides of continents between 30* to 45* latitude; it is the only humid climate with a strong winter precipitation max |
| climate found on windward coasts from latitudes 40* to 65* and dominated by maritime air masses; winters are mild, and summers are cool | marine west coast climate: climate found on windward coasts from latitudes 40* to 65* and dominated by maritime air masses; winters are mild, and summers are cool |
| climate generally located on the eastern side of a continent and characterized by hot, sultry summers and cool winters | humid subtropical climate: climate generally located on the eastern side of a continent and characterized by hot, sultry summers and cool winters |
| climate with high temperatures and high annual precipitation | wet tropical climate: climate with high temperatures and high annual precipitation |
| region between 23.5* north (tropic of cancer) and 23.5* south (tropic of capricorn) of the equator. the suns rays are most intense and the temperatures are warm | tropical zone: region between 23.5* north (tropic of cancer) and 23.5* south (tropic of capricorn) of the equator. the suns rays are most intense and the temperatures are warm |
| region located between 23.5* and 66.5* north and south of the equator. the suns rays strike earth at a smaller angle in the temperate zone than near the equator | temperate zone: region located between 23.5* and 66.5* north and south of the equator. the suns rays strike earth at a smaller angle in the temperate zone than near the equator |
| the region between 66.5* north and south latitudes and the poles; the suns rays strike at a very small angle in the polar zone | polar zone:the region between 66.5* north and south latitudes and the poles; the suns rays strike at a very small angle in the polar zone |
| climate that is transitional between the wet tropics and the subtropical steppes | tropical wet and dry climates: climate that is transitional between the wet tropics and the subtropical steppes |
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