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Date 2/6/2016
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Unit 1 – Map Skills
Climate
Due _______________
Using the atlas (pgs 22 & 23), answer the following questions:
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Define the following terms (textbook glossary):
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permafrost Click here to enter text.
savanna Click here to enter text.
steppe Click here to enter text.
tundra Click here to enter text.
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1. What is the average rainfall in inches for Wuzhou, China in May?
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2. What is the average rainfall in inches for Smolensk, Russia in July?
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3. What is the approximate average temperature in ºF for Kimberley, South Africa for
June/July?
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4. What is the approximate average temperature in ºF for Omaha, United States for
June/July?
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5. Why would the U.S. be warmer than Australia in the summer?
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6. When is it above 0ºF in Antarctica?
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7. Which location has the highest elevation?
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8. Why are 60º latitudes colder than 30º latitudes?
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Using the map on page 60 in the textbook, color and identify the climate regions of the
continuous U.S. (7pts)
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Read from the textbook (pgs 60 – 63) and answer the following questions:
9. Where are Tropical Wet Climates found?
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10. What are the two seasons in a Tropical Wet and Dry Climate?
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11. What is the average rainfall in Semi-Arid Climates?
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12. How much rainfall generally occurs in Desert Climates?
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13. Mediterranean Climates are generally along which coasts of the US and Australia?
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14. What physical feature regulates temperatures in Marine West Coast Climates?
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15. Humid Subtropical Climates are generally found along which coasts of the continents?
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16. How many distinct seasons are experienced in the Humid Continental Climate?
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17. Describe the summers of the Subarctic Climate:
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18. How long are summers in the Tundra?
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19. What is the coldest recorded temperature at the Ice Caps?
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20. What four elements vary the climate in the Highlands?
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21. *Why would elevation affect climate?
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