Climate/Landform Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
climate zones | are divisions of the Earth's climates into general climate zones according to average temperatures and average rainfall. |
polar | coldest with temperatures almost always below freezing |
temperate | contains most of the Earth’s land masses with more moderate temperatures and rainfall year-round |
tropical | has the warmest average temperatures and gets the most rain |
valley | Low-lying areas between two mountains or hills. |
desert | Large, dry and hot areas of land which receive little or no rainfall throughout the year. |
mountains | Highest landform on the surface of the earth. |
plains | areas of flat land |
plateau | Flat topped highland with steep sides. |
hills | Are lower than mountains but are higher than their surrounding areas. |
hills | Are usually covered with grass. |
mountains | It is usually found to be conical in shape with steep sides and a pointed tip called a peak. |
desert | The vegetation is scanty due to the shortage of water. |
valley | When rivers flow down the mountainsides and hillsides, it wears off the rocks and soil. |
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