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 characterizes a desert environment?

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

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What are latitude and longitude lines?

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Imaginary lines that divide the Earth into sections for navigation and mapping.

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Which factor does NOT affect climate?

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Wind direction does not significantly affect the kind of climate an area has.

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What are the temperature characteristics of temperate climate zones?

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Temperatures in temperate climate zones are hot in summer and cold in winter.

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Define climate.

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period.

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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 those conditions.

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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 the significance of the equator in climate?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, affecting climate by receiving direct sunlight.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures and different weather patterns compared to lower elevations.