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Earth Science Week33

This is mostly week 33 content, but a few cards involve week 32 content.

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The ________ zone is located around the equator to a latitude of 23.5 degrees on both the north and south sides. ________ climates are known for their vibrant biodiversity and warm and humid conditions. (The same word goes in both blanks.) tropical
Secular scientists call the cycle the Earth is in now a(n) __________________, predicting that this era separates a previous ice age from another that will occur in the future. interglacial period
The ______ is a treeless polar desert found in the high latitudes. tundra
The average annual temperature _________ as the elevation above sea level _________. decreases; increases
_______ is defined as the meteorological events that take place in an area over the course of a few hours to a few days. Weather
_______ is the overall weather tendencies for a particular area over a longer, given period of time. Climate
A _________ climate exhibits the following characteristics:
Mild to warm summers and cool to cold winters, with well defined precipitation patterns that support deciduous forests with trees that shed leaves in the fall.
What is the band or region where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge? The Intertropical Convergence Zone
A ___ climate is characterized by very little rainfall and can be arid or semi arid.
A ___________ climate exhibits the following characteristics:
Hot summers and cold winters with a significant temperature range throughout the year. They are marked by distinct seasonal variations and can be found in the interior regions of continents. continental
In ________ region, no plants can grow, and ice gradually accumulates throughout the area. (Three words go in the blank.) an ice cap
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