Physical Earth

What is it called when the sun is directly over the tropics? (June 21/Dec 21)

The oceans have large__________________that move cool and warm water in set patterns.

The northernmost point that gets DIRECT sunlight is called what?

What type of climate would you typically find in the low latitudes?

What is the term used to describe long term weather patterns?

What is it called when the sun is directly over the equator? (Sep 21, Mar 21)

What hemisphere is Rio de Janeiro located in?

When an area receives more precipitation because it is by a large body of water, it's called:

Water that falls from the sky (rain, snow, sleet, etc.) is known as what?

The Earth spins on its ____________, completing one rotation every 24 hours.

The southernmost point that gets DIRECT sunlight is known as what?

What type of climate would you expect to find at the high latitudes?

What line of latitude is found at 66.5 degrees South?

The daily spin of the Earth on its axis is known as:

What is the side of the mountain called that is facing the wind?

What climate would you find at the mid latitudes?

The movement of the Earth around the sun is called _______________________.

What are the zones called that are used to describe general climate based on latitude?