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Climate and Biomes

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3 factors in Climate Temperature Winds Moisture
Two observations - Tropics are warmer than poles - tropics do not have change in temp
Seasons are in what hemispheres? Northern and Southern hemispheres
What causes seasons? the tilt of the earth
Where is sunlight less intense and high intense? Less intense- poles High intense- equator
Refer to WINDS
What's true about moisture? warm air holds more moisture than cool air
Deserts are located... 30 degrees N and S
Why are tropics rainy? the air is warm to start, then rises, and cools
Temperate Rain Forest Locations Coast of Washington, Oregon, B.C., Muir Woods-California
Temperate Rain Forest Average Temp and Percipitation Temp- 5-20 C Rain- 200-325 cm/yr
Refer to Temperature and Rainfall Graph on Page 3
Tropical Seasonal Forest Location Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica
Tropical Seasonal Forest Average Temp and Percipitation Temp- 20-30 C Rain- 130-275 cm/yr
Temperate Forest Locations Eastern US, Rocky Mountains
Temperate Forest Average Temp and Percipitation Temp- 0-18 C Rain- 50-240 cm/yr
Why do leaves turn orange and yellow? extracting lots of nutrients for next year; storing energy
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