The consistent pattern of weather conditions in a region over a long period of time (years)
climate
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Which climate is characterized by high, mountainous areas that are cooler than the lower areas around them?
highlands
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The condition of the atmosphere at a particular location for a short period of time.
weather
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Identify three effects of global warming on the planet.
more frequent & severe storms, rising sea levels, flooding, food shortages, extinction of some animal species, widespread illnesses
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What is the process that occurs when gases in the Earthâs atmosphere trap the Sunâs heat, regulating temperatures on the surface of the Earth?
Greenhouse Effect
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Which climate is only found in the Northern Hemisphere, is characterized by constantly changing weather, and experiences warm summers and cold winters?
temperate continental
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Which climate is characterized by short, cool summers followed by long, freezing winters?
polar tundra
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What are the two MAIN influences on climate?
temperature & precipitation
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Which climate is covered with ice and snow and is ALWAYS at or below freezing?
ice caps
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Which climate is characterized by year-round heat and heavy rainfall?
rainforest
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Lines of latitude divide the Earth into three climate zones. What are the three climate zones?
Tropical, Polar, Temperate
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Measurement of distance from the equator; often is the factor in climate zones.
latitude
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What human activity is contributing to climate change? Name three.