12 Climate Regions/Chapter 3 Test

South of Equator 23.5* S

How much does the temperature decrease as elevation increases per 1,000 ft?

What has the greatest effect on temperature?

On/near equator,warm 80* average 100inches of rain rainforests

What are the 2 scales of temperature? (Pick 1)

Variety of temp and percip mid latitudes 4 distinct seasons middle of n hemisphere

How many days are in a revolution?

What do irrigation, hydroelectric power, and recreational facilities all have in common?

What are the 5 general climate regions? (Pick 1)

What happens to the Leeward side of mountain during rain on the other side of the mountain?

What is Earth’s Angle of Tilt?

Permantly freezing temperatures lows of -120*F No vegetation north and South Pole

High mountain ranges temp and Percipitation depend on elevation

Flat treeless land permafrost high laititides short cool summers very long cold winters

North Of Equator 23.5* N

Middle latitudes dry sunny warm winters

Middle latitudes mixed forests humid with hot summers and mild winters

Tropics, warm all year 20 inches of rain scattered tress and tall grass

Middle upper latitudes mild summer cool rainy winters evergreens cloudy pacfic northwest

Sunny dry, less than 10inches, low humidity, high temperatures during day

What is the most important factor that affects climate?

How often does an El Niño occur?

What was the highest temperature measured in a polar region?

Short cool summers long cold winters freezing or below freezing taiga Alaska and most of canada

What are the 4 Biomes? (Pick 1)

Where is Tornado Alley Located? (Pick 1)

10-20 inches of rain hot summers and mild/cool winters

What season contains the longest day; shortest day?