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Guenin SS ch2 LS 3-4
Social Studies 6th grade Chap 2 lession 3-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| weather | the condition of air and sky from day to day. |
| precipitation | water that falls to the ground as rain, sleet, hail, or snow. |
| temperature | how hot or cold the air is. |
| climate | the average weather over many years. |
| tropical cyclone | an intense wind and rain storm that forms over oceans in the tropics. |
| vegetation | plants that grow in a region. |
| tundra | an area of cold climate and low-lying vegetation. |
| canopy | the layer formed by the uppermost branches of a forest. |
| savanna | a parklike combination of grasslands and scattered trees. |
| desert scrub | desert vegetation that needs little water. |
| deciduous trees | trees that loss their leaves seasonally. |
| coniferous trees | trees that produce cones to carry seeds. |