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Climate & Temp
Chapter 4 Climate
Term | Definition |
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climate | The average, year after year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area. |
microclimate | Climate conditions within a small area that differ from those in the surrounding area. |
tropical zone | The area near the equator, between about 23.5 degrees north latitude and 23.5 south latitude. |
polar zone | The areas near both poles, from about 66.5 degrees to 90 degrees north and 66.5 to 90 degrees south latitudes. |
temperate zones | The areas between the tropical and polar zones. |
marine climate | The climate of some coastal regions with relatively warm winters and cool summers. |
continental climate | The climate of the centers of continents, with cold winters and warm or hot summers. |
windward | The side of a mountain range that faces the oncoming wind. |
leeward | The side of a mountain range that faces away from the oncoming wind. |
monsoon | Sea or land breeze over a large region that changes direction with the seasons. |