Book-48

Question 0

pollutant

Answer 0

natural or synthetic substance released into soil, air, or water in more than natural amounts

Question 1

Climate

Answer 1

average weather conditions ex: cloud cover, temp, humidity, wind speed

Question 2

smog

Answer 2

atmospheric condition in which air pollutants accumulate to high concentration

Question 3

rain shadow

Answer 3

semi arid or arid region of sparse rainfall on leeward side of high mountains

Question 4

monsoons

Answer 4

winds that change their direction seasonally

Question 5

biomes

Answer 5

finer subdivisions of land realms

Question 6

soil profile

Answer 6

layered structure that develops over time

Question 7

deserts

Answer 7

regions that receive average of less than 4 inches of rain per year

Question 8

dry shrub lands

Answer 8

receive less than 10-24 in. of rain annually

Question 9

dry woodlands

Answer 9

16-40 in. of rain annually

Question 10

evergreen broadleaf forest

Answer 10

~equator–lat 10 N & S

~high rainfall, humidity, & mild temp.