Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Biome

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A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.

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Climatograph

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A graphical representation of basic climatic parameters, that is monthly average temperature and precipitation, at a certain location.

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Latitude

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The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.

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Longitude

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The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.

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Proximity to coastline

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The closeness or distance of a location to the coast, which can influence its climate and weather patterns.

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Topography

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The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

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Elevation

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The height of a geographic location above a fixed reference point, often the mean sea level.

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Landforms

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The natural features of the earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.

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Adaptation

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The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.