World climate zones (Chapter 3)

How does the Coriolis effect mainly influence winds in the Northern Hemisphere?

What is the difference between weather and climate?

1. Humid subtropical 2. Marine west coast 3. Mediterranean 4. Humid continental

How frequently does Earth complete one rotation on its own axis?

*Found in or near low latitudes. *Avg. daily temp of 80° *Rains almost daily (50-260 inches/year)

In Marine west coast climates, ocean winds cause

Humid subtropical climate has short, mild winters, nearly year-round rain, Wind patterns and nearby oceans keep it humid

a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region

The polar easterlies are found in what latitude zone?

1 of 2 days (around 3/21 and 9/23) the direct sunlight falls on the Equator in which daytime and nighttime are equal

Any coastal mid-latitude area with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. Found N. of Africa, SW Australia, and Cali.

What are two main factors that affect the distribution of Earth’s biomes?

4 Major climate zones of the world include mid-latitude, high-latitude, tropical, and ________

When does the shortest sunlight day/ longest night occur? (for you)

The capacity of certain gases in the atmosphere to trap heat, thereby warming the earth

Vegetation composed of shrubs, bushes, and small trees less than about 8 feet tall; they often form dense thickets

The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted toward the moon getting more moonlight.

Because Earth is tilted on its axis,

Biomes are defined by their distinct ___________ and _____________.

Broad leaves which changes colors and they drop their leaves in the fall-

From the list below, which gas is contributing most to global warming?

What is the term for the generally windless area near the Equator?

A tree that produces seeds in cones

A periodic reversal of the pattern of ocean currents and water temperature in the mid- Pacific region.

Midnight sun is a time when the sun is visible at midnight during the summer in either the Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn

What are the prevailing winds of the low latitudes called?

The mountains block cool moist winds from the ocean side =leeward, creating dry areas on the warm/dry =windward side.

Which 2 big countries can you find the Tiaga/Coniferous forest biome?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?