2.4 - 2.5 Review

Tropical storms in the Northern Hemisphere spin counterclockwise and those in the Southern hemisphere spin clockwise.

Highland climates are unique due to the __________ changes.

The spinning of the Earth on its axis is responsible for a phenomenon known as the _______ effect.

Latitude plays an important role in determining the climate of a region.

Bodies ofwater heat and cool more slowly than land.

El Niño occurs when unusually ______ waters develop in the central and easternPacific Ocean.

The various climate types have been broken down into ______ basic types:

Warm tropical climates are mostly found near the _________ .

A climate zone is a designation given to areas based on temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

_______ is the average weather conditionsfor a region over a long period of time.

Oklahoma is located in the mid-latitudes and has a temperate climate.

Type C climates are found mostly in the mid-latitudesbordering the tropics.

Vertical climate zones occur in highland, mountainous areas where there are sudden changes in __________ .

Regions with type E climates are cold with permanent ice or permafrost year round.

________ is the condition of the air at a specific time and place.

The dry type B climate is exemplified by the earth's _______ regions.

The humid tropical type A climate is usually found in the poles.

There is very little vegetation and no trees in _________ zones.

Elevation is a key factor in determining temperature. Places with higher elevations typically have cooler temperatures.

A natural phenomena called a ______ shadow effect is created when winds carrying moisture toward mountain ranges.