Climate

6. microclimate created by pavement and buildings
8. equatorial belt of low pressure, air rises and cools
9. open grasslands, South America, SE Asia, N. Australia
10. amount of heat needed to raise a unit of material 1 degree C
11. little/no life, temp below zero year round, high winds
12. warm dry wind that forms down slopes of the Rocky Mountains
15. gradual increase in average global temperature
17. warm dry wind that forms down slopes of the Alps
18. seasonal wind blowing toward land in summer bringing heavy rain, in winter dry weather
19. one of the most important factors determining the climate of a region
21. decidious trees, dense forests, Pacific NW of the U.S.
24. climate of a small area

1. forms when air mass rises and cools when reaching mountains, loss of precipitation
2. climate found in mountainous regions
3. treeless plains, 9 months of temps below freezing
4. receive very little precipitation, North Africa, & SW Asia
5. weather in an area over a long period of time
6. wide variety of vegetation, evergreen trees, variable weather
7. drought-resistant vegetation, Great Plains of the U.S.
13. lush vegetation, high biodiversity, humid, warm climate found in Amazon, SE Asia, central America
14. cool water phase along west coast of South America
16. broadleaf & evergreens, dry summers, mild, wet winters, S. California, & Mediterranean Sea
20. warm water phase of along west coast of South America
22. evergreen trees, brief cool summers, long, cold winters
23. scientist who gathers data from past climates