Chapter 3 Blitz

What is the condition of the atmosphere in one place over a SHORT period of time (hours or days)?

• Climate

• Weather

• Atmosphere

• Revolution

What is the AVERAGE weather conditions as measured over many YEARS?

• Climate

• Weather

• Atmosphere

• Revolution

What is the imaginary line that runs through the center of the Earth between the North and South Poles?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Axis

• Equinox

What degree is the Earth tilted at, causing not all places on Earth to receive the same amount of direct sunlight?

• 24 1/2

• 32 1/2

• 23 1/2

• 20 1/2

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve once around the sun?

• 2 years

• 24 hours

• 1 month

• 365 days

Twice a year, the direct sunlight falls on the equator causing daytime and nighttime hours to be equal. What is this day called?

• Solice

• Equinox

• Axis

• Equality

What is one of two days on which the sun's rays strike directly on the Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn, marking the beginning of summer or winter?

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Midnight sun

• Greenhouse effect

What is a major type of ecological community defined primarily by distinctive plant and animal groups?

• Natural Vegetation

• Oasis

• Prairie

• Biome

Terrain is the physical characteristics of the surface of the land?

• True

• False

What is a small area in the desert where water and vegetation are found?

• Praire

• Coniferous

• Deciduous

• Oasis