Ch 7 Vocab Flashcards

1

the area where the sun's rays strike Earth at a very low angle, causing very cold temperatures year-round

2

the area near the equator that receives direct or nearly direct sunlight year round, characterized by warm temperatures

3

uses average monthly and annual values of temperature and precipitation to classify climates

4

the average weather conditions, such as precipitation, temperature, and humidity, in an area over a long period

5

area between the tropics and polar zones where the sun's rays is slanted, causing hot summers and rather cold winters

6

the increase in global atmospheric temperature due to rising carbon dioxide levels, as well as other greenhouse gases

Ch 7 Vocab