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natural systems test pt 2 Flashcards

1
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factors affecting climate

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L.O.W.E.R.N.

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2
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L

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latitude

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latitude

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closer to the equator = warmer climate

farther from the equator = colder climate

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O

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ocean currents

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5
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ocean currents

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warm currents = warm climate

cold currents = cold climate

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W

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winds and air masses

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7
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winds and air masses

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air mass near oceans = moisture = precipitation = Maritime Locations

air masses near land = dry = less precipitation = Inland Locations

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winds and air masses

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air mass near oceans = moisture = precipitation = Maritime Locations

air masses near land = dry = less precipitation = Inland Locations

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E

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elevation

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10
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elevation

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higher elevation = colder temperature

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R

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relief

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relief

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windward slope = more precipitation due to more condensation

leeward (protected) slope = less precipitation due to more evaporation

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13
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relief

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windward slope = more precipitation due to more condensation

leeward (protected) slope = less precipitation due to more evaporation

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14
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N

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near water

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15
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continental has ___ precipitation and ____ temperature range

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low // high

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16
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maritime has ____ precipitation and ___ temperature range

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high // low

17
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jet stream brings air from…

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the north (cold) or south (warm)

18
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where are continental climates?

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inland

19
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where are maritime locations?

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coastal locations

20
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types of precipitation

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relief / organic precipitation

frontal / cyclonic precipitation

conventional precipitation

21
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types of precipitation

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relief / organic precipitation

frontal / cyclonic precipitation

conventional precipitation

22
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what is growing season?

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the number of days that have an average temperature of 5.6°C or higher

23
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what is humidity?

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the amount of water vapour in the air

24
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what is humidity?

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the amount of water vapour in the air

25
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what is average temperature?

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the average of temperatures

26
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what is temperature range?

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the difference between the lowest and highest temperatures

27
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what is temperature range?

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the difference between the lowest and highest temperatures

28
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what is snowfall equivalent?

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the amount of precipitation in the months when the average temperature is below 0°C (in cm)

29
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climate refers to…

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long term patterns

30
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weather refers to…

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day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity

31
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greenhouse effect

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solar radiation is trapped within the Earth’s atmosphere

32
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enhanced greenhouse effect

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accelerated greenhouse effect due to human interferences

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