Unit 2 Climates and Biomes Review

What type of map does this represent?

This latitude zone has dramatic seasonal weather changes.

This map illustrates which factor that affects climate?

Why do the regions near the Equator and poles have less change in annual temps than others? 

This type of biome is DRY.

What is this massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico hitting the southern United States?

This type of Biome has trees which lose their leaves in the fall?

Which factor that affects climate is shown?

A Coniferous forest is also known as…

What is the grassland found in mid-latitude regions? Rainfall varies here.

What might cause melting ice caps and mountain glaciers which then cause a rise in sea levels?

What biome is this?

These regions share a single common characteristic like language, climate, or government…

The work combining the study of maps with other data is  known as _____ 

What type of forest is this?

These dates are markers for seasonal change. (Summer & Winter).

What is the greatest factor that influences weather and climate?

Apply your knowledge of zones and biomes.  Which biome most likely exists in Texas?          

These are found in tropical regions.  Grass and scattered trees must survive long dry periods.

The Earth spinning on its axis is a

What type of forest is this?

Why is it colder in the higher elevation regions?

Vocabulary:  Weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time.

These invisible lines include the Equator…

Think cold year round.  In this biome, only specialized plants survive.

Earthquakes are caused by:

What type of region is this?