PCS 5th Climate Zones & Environments

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What is a swamp?

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A swamp is a wetland environment that has water on its surface all year long.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is cooler air moving inland from the ocean.

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What is the temperature and humidity like in a mountain region?

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In a mountain region, temperatures are low due to altitude, and humidity decreases as you go higher.

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What characterizes a desert environment?

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A desert environment has low precipitation and temperature changes from hot during the day to cold at night.

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What is elevation?

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Elevation is the height above sea level.

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What is a rain forest?

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A rain forest is a dense forest environment that receives high amounts of rainfall throughout the year.

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What is tundra?

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Tundra is a cold environment characterized by low temperatures, little precipitation, and a short growing season.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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 long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.