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Chapter 11-2 Review
Chapter 11-2 Review
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This is a review for Chapter 11-2
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A _________________________ climate means year round hot weather as well as year round rain.
humid-subtropical dry
tropical wet
tropical wet/dry
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A(n) ___ climate means the temps are hot year round with seasons of rain & no rain alternating.
tundra
arid
tropical wet/dry
tropical wet
3
What are the 4 main climate zones in Latin America?
Tropical Wet/Dry, Humid Sub Tropical, Arid, Tropical Wet
Tropical Wet/Dry, Humid Sub Tropical, Arid, Tropical Windy
Tropical Windy, Arctic Dry, Tropical Wet/Dry,Humid Sub Trop
Tropical Wet/Dry, Arid, Tundra, Tropical Windy
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1. What 4 factors affect climate in Latin America?
elevation, earthquakes, air, and CO2
location, wind patterns, hurricanes, altitude
elevation, location, wind patterns, El Nino
location, wind patterns, hurricanes, tornadoes
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What helps explain why two areas near the Equator may have very different climate & vegetation?
closeness to the equator
the soil
vertical climate zones
6
To grow at higher elevations, plants must withstand all of the following, except
chill winds
heat
freezing winds
cooler temperatures
7
How does latitude location influence climate?
The higher up you go, the colder it gets
The closer to the N and S Pole you are,the warmer it is.
The closer to the Equator you are, the warmer it is
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As elevation increases, temperature ________.
increases
decreases
9
Which one word best describes both climate and vegetation throughout Latin America?
Empty
Cold
Hot
Varied
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What will help you get ready for the assessment?
Looking at my phone
Take on the responsibility of reviewing & studying material.
Making sure my parents study
Massive Gaming
11
One of the most arid places in Latin America is
the Argentinian Pampas
the Atacama Desert
Honduras & Guatemala
12
In a(n) ___ climate, there is little to no precipitation and not much vegetation grows.
tropical wet/dry
arid
tropical wet
tundra
13
Which most accurately describes wind movement?
Winds from the N & S Poles bring warm air toward the Equator
Winds from the N & S Poles bring cool air toward the Equator
14
T or F- Climate affects vegetation of a region which in turn affects the economy of a region.
True
False
15
How do Caribbean sea breezes influence climate?
They keep the Caribbean cold.
They help keep temperatures moderate
They do NOT influence the climate of the Caribbean
