Climate and Ecosystems

What is climate?

• the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

• cloud cover and temperature

• precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

• weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

Climate is affected by many factors including:

• latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water

• tides and currents

• wind

• snow and sleet

At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures?

• 23.5° S

• 0°

• 66.5°N

• 66.5°S

What is elevation?

• the depth of the ocean

• the height of the atmosphere

• the depth of a lake

• the height above sea level

The climate of a particular region is NOT affected by:

• latitude

• minerals

• nearby water

• elevation

wide range of plant and animal life

• biodiversity

• biology

• ecosystems

What country is the Amazon Rainforest primarily found in South America?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Chile

• Argentina

Rainforests are well known for

• being great habitats for animals and plants

• generating carbon dioxide through the trees

• growing banana trees

• having many Western influences

This is the Longest river in South America.

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

What country is the Amazon Rainforest primarily found in South America?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Chile

• Argentina