Chapter 8 Climate

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What is a dry climate?

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A climate characterized by hot summers, cooler winters, and very low precipitation.

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What factor strongly influences the climate of San Francisco?

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The ocean west of the city.

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What is one cause of global warming?

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Deforestation.

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Which area receives the most solar radiation?

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The equator.

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What is a tropical climate?

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A climate that is warm year-round with high precipitation.

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Define climate.

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

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What is the role of the ocean in climate?

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Oceans regulate temperature and influence weather patterns.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of these conditions over a long period.

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What are polar climates?

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Climates characterized by very cold temperatures and low precipitation.