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Climate
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14
Science
7th Grade
01/21/2009

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Term
tropical rain forest temperature and precipitation.
Definition
warm and wet
Term
tilt of the earth
Definition
causes change in seasons
Term
Which latitudes have colder temperatures?
Definition
higher latitudes
Term
windward side climate
Definition
lush and green/ cool and wet
Term
Describe the temperature change during low humidity and clear skies in the desert
Definition
cause big temperature change from day to night in the desert
Term
Why does the equator have constant temperatures?
Definition
Sun strikes the Earth at the same angle all year
Term
leeward side climate
Definition
desert, hot, dry
Term
Elevation climate changes
Definition
colder temperature as altitude increases
Term
At the center of landmass- Describe temperature range
Definition
large range of seasonal temperatures
Term
What happens to the wind at solar maximum?
Definition
atmospheric winds warm up
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reason for precipitation on windward side
Definition
warm air rises and cools and releases moisture
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reason for precipitation on windward side
Definition
warm air rises and cools and releases moisture
Term
western ocean current affect on land temperature.
Definition
ocean warms the land
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Cause of Sahara desert climate
Definition
high pressure of prevailing winds
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