Module 10 & 11

Front

What is a localized climate that differs from the main regional climate called?

Back

Microclimate

Front

What is a violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground?

Back

Tornado

Front

What are the three main climate zones based on latitude?

Back

Polar Zone, Temperate Zone, Tropic Zone

Front

Which side of the mountain receives more precipitation during Orographic Lifting?

Back

Windward Side

Front

When did the last ice age end?

Back

10,000 years ago

Front

What is the definition of a Microclimate?

Back

A small area with a climate that differs from the surrounding area.

Front

What is the difference between the Windward Side and Leeward Side of a mountain?

Back

The Windward Side receives moist air and precipitation, while the Leeward Side is drier.

Front

What is a Tornado?

Back

A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

Front

What is the Ocean Zone in relation to climate zones?

Back

It is NOT one of the three main climate zones based on latitude.

Front

What is Orographic Lifting?

Back

The process where an air mass is forced to rise over a topographic barrier, leading to precipitation.