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5th Geography FK2
geography new terms FK2
Question | Answer |
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Location | Where one place is in relation to another. |
Geographical Thinking | The ability to think about places and their characteristics. |
Climate | The pattern of weather in a place over a long period of time; average precipitation and temperature; climate is affected by elevation, distance from the ocean, and latitude. |
Tropical Climates | Rainy most, or all, of the year; hot all year. |
Dry Climates | Dry most, or all, of the year; hot summers, cold to warm winters. |
Mild Climates | Wet in winter or all year; warm to hot summers, cool winters. |
Continental Climate | Wet summers; warm to hot summers, cold winters. |
Highland Climates | Vary greatly with elevation. |
Polar Climates | Dry all year; cool to very cold all year. |