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Climate CH. 3.1
Weather & Climate
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the height of a landform, such as a mountain above sea level? | elevation |
| A region with a specific type of climate and certain types of plant and animal communities. | biome |
| The average weather conditions over a long time. | climate |
| Winds that come mainly from one direction. | prevailing winds |
| Distance north or south of the equator. | latitude |
| Conditions that vary from day to day such as temperature and precipitation. | weather |
| The movement of ocean water at or near the ocean's surface. | surface current |
| What causes the change of seasons? | the tilt of the Earth's axis. |
| If prevailing winds travel over a large body of water, they will make the region __________. | wetter |
| Why does one side of a mountain usually have more precipitation than the other side? | mountains force air to rise and cool, releasing moisture. |