Climate Factors & Climatographs

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What is the climate zone closest to the equator?

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Tropical climate zone.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What adaptation might an organism in a tropical rainforest biome have?

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Large leaves to capture sunlight on the forest floor.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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How would you describe the biome represented in a climatogram showing high rainfall and high temperatures?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What factor primarily influences the temperature of different climate zones?

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Latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which biome is likely to have the highest biodiversity?

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Tropical rainforest.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What are the main characteristics of a tropical climate?

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High temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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Latitude affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and climate zones.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a climatograph?

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A graphical representation of the climate of a specific area, showing temperature and precipitation over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the significance of large leaves in tropical rainforests?

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They help capture sunlight in the dense canopy and on the forest floor.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What role does precipitation play in determining a biome?

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Precipitation levels help classify biomes and influence the types of vegetation and animal life present.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6