Glencoe - Chapter 14 Lesson 2

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What happens during an equinox?

Back

The hours of day and night are equal.

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What does a monsoon bring?

Back

Heavy rain.

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What is the weather phenomenon called when the trade winds weaken over the Pacific Ocean?

Back

El Nino.

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What causes ice ages to occur?

Back

A change in Earth's orbit.

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During the winter solstice, which direction is the Northern Hemisphere facing?

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Facing away from the sun.

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What is an equinox?

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A time when day and night are of equal length.

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What are trade winds?

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Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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What is the significance of the winter solstice?

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It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is El Nino?

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A climate pattern characterized by warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific.

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What is a monsoon?

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A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall.