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PBA 1 Vocab
Covers concepts related to World Geography PBA #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A person who creates maps, combining science, aesthetics, and technique to build a representation of an area. | Cartographer |
| A map that highlights the physical features of the Earth, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. | Physical Map |
| A measurement of the number of people living per unit of area, often expressed as people per square kilometer or mile. | Population Density |
| The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time, including temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns. | Climate |
| Recurring characteristics of climate observed over time in a particular region. | Climate Patterns |
| A measure of the warmth or coldness of an environment or substance. | Temperature |
| Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the earth's surface. | Precipitation |
| Divisions of the year marked by changes in weather and daylight, resulting from the earth's changing position relative to the sun. | Seasons |
| Areas with distinct climate types, such as tropical, arid, or polar. | Climatic Regions |
| The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. | Latitude |
| Regions close to the equator are typically characterized by warm climates. | Low Latitude |
| Areas between the tropics and the polar circles, often experiencing moderate climates. | Middle Latitude |
| Areas near the poles, known for cold climates. | High Latitude |
| The height of a point on the Earth's surface above sea level. | Elevation |
| A dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently high rainfall. | Rain Forest |
| A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees and seasonal rainfall. | Savanna |
| A barren area of landscape with little precipitation and harsh living conditions for plant and animal life. | Desert |
| A large area of flat, unforested grassland, usually found in eastern Europe and Asia. | Steppe |
| Forests found in the temperate zones, characterized by deciduous trees and seasonal changes. | Middle Latitude Forest |
| Also known as a boreal forest, a biome characterized by coniferous forests and long, cold winters. | Taiga |
| Relating to the region of the earth surrounding the equator, known for its warm and humid climate. | Tropical |
| Regions with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters, often found on the eastern sides of continents. | Wet Subtropical |
| A treeless region found in the Arctic and Antarctica, known for its cold climate and frozen subsoil. | Tundra |
| Pertaining to the regions surrounding the Earth's poles, with extreme cold and ice-covered landscapes. | Polar |
| A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall, often affecting regions in South and Southeast Asia. | Monsoon |
| A tropical storm in the region of the Asian Pacific Ocean. | Typhoon |
| A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, occurring in the Atlantic and northeastern Pacific oceans. | Hurricane |
| A violent, rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage. | Tornado |
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Mr. Hine