Big Idea Part 1 & 2 retake

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What is the climate like at the bottom of a mountain compared to the top?

Back

The bottom of a mountain has higher temperatures and lower humidity levels than the top of the mountain.

Front

What environment is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night?

Back

Desert.

Front

In which environment would you expect to find the lowest average temperature throughout the year?

Back

Tundra.

Front

What determines whether precipitation will be a solid or a liquid?

Back

Air temperature.

Front

What type of climate zone is characterized by being usually sunny with frequent summer rains, warm, and humid?

Back

Tropical.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is humidity?

Back

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

Front

What is a tundra?

Back

A tundra is a cold, treeless biome characterized by low temperatures and short growing seasons.

Front

What is a desert?

Back

A desert is an environment that receives very little precipitation and has extreme temperature fluctuations.