Big Idea 7 Summative 24-25

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Elevation

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The height of an area above sea level.

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Rainforest

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An environment located in the tropical zones, with warm temperatures, high humidity, and lots of rainfall.

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Climate

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The average pattern of weather that occurs in a certain location over many years.

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Snow

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A form of solid precipitation that falls when the air temperature is below freezing (below 32°F or 0°C).

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Evaporation

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The process by which water is changed from a liquid to a gas; a stage of the water cycle.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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Humidity

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The measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

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Tropical Zone

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The area of the Earth located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by warm temperatures.

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Temperate Zone

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The area of the Earth located between the tropics and the polar circles, characterized by moderate temperatures.

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Polar Zone

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The area of the Earth located near the North and South Poles, characterized by extremely cold temperatures.