Climate zones and Biomes

Question 1

which of the following does not live in the desert

Accepted Answer

giraffe

Question 2

the zone located between the tropics and the polar regions is known as

Accepted Answer

Temperate

Question 3

how warm or wet a place is overall is a places

Accepted Answer

climate

Question 4

how is the tundra biome similar to the desert

Accepted Answer

they receive little precipitation

Question 5

which of the following is an example of a microclimate?

Accepted Answer

alpine biome

Question 6

the temperature range at each of the climate zones relates to its

Accepted Answer

latitude

Question 7

Prevailing winds in the U.S blow from

Accepted Answer

west to east

Question 8

temperature range at major climate zones relate to its

Accepted Answer

latitude

Question 9

Climate is

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the long term average climate condition

Question 10

what is an important factor for plant growth in the tropical savanna

Accepted Answer

grass fires

Question 11

T/F savannas have large herbavores

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

when warm air rises

Accepted Answer

it cools

Question 13

a large region with a specific type of climate, plants, and animals

Accepted Answer

biome

Question 14

How do prevailing winds affect a climate?

Accepted Answer

how much rain it gets

Question 15

why does the equator relatively see the same temperatures year round?

Accepted Answer

it receives more direct sunlight

Question 16

The Zone located at 23.5 deg North and 23.5 deg. South is

Accepted Answer

Tropics

Question 17

weather is

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the short term condition of the atmosphere

Question 18

conifer trees

Accepted Answer

are needle leaved evergreens

Question 19

why are climates at higher latitudes colder in the winter

Accepted Answer

they receive less direct sunlight

Question 20

the height above sea level

Accepted Answer

elevation

Question 21

deciduous trees

Accepted Answer

lose their leaves

Question 22

which of the following is a factor that effects climate

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Questions 22