Ch. 2 - Earth's Physical Geography

circular motion

Earth travels completely around the sun every

The amount of heat the Northern & Southern hemispheres receive during the year depends on......

Why is the sun important to Earth?

The Earth's climate is affected by latitude, landforms, and the combination of _________

Without wind and water working together, Earth would

The path Earth takes as it moves around the Sun is its...

Which is the coldest month of the year in Charleston?

The causes of weathering are

Where are vertical climate zones found?

Dangerous storms, created by intense wind and rain are called

What are the Earth's major climate regions?

Most of Earth’s surface is covered by

How much does the temperature change between August and September?

As the huge pieces of Earth's crust move, Earth's surface

How hot or cold the air feels

Which of the factors below influences the climate of an area?

Parklike combinations of grasslands and scattered trees are called

an area of cold climate and low-lying vegetation

There is a great deal of vegetation in a rain forest because there is

Which months have the most precipitation in Charleston?

A huge block of Earth's crust

Which is the hottest month of the year in Charleston?

vegetation needing little water

Which is the least precipitation in Charleston?

Where are moderate climates generally found?

Mountains, plateaus, and plains are examples of _____.

The vegetation in a humid continental climate includes primarily

One result of Earth’s tilt is that Earth has

the condition of the air and sky from day to day

Thousands of kinds of plants grow in the rain forest because there is a good.....