Climograph Flashcard

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What is a climograph?

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

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What does latitude measure?

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Latitude measures the distance of a place north or south of Earth's equator.

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Which climograph represents a desert climate?

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A desert climograph typically shows low precipitation and high temperatures.

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What is the significance of precipitation in a climograph?

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Precipitation indicates the amount of rainfall or snowfall in a region, which affects the local ecosystem and climate.

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How can you identify a climograph with high winter precipitation?

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A climograph with high winter precipitation will show a peak in the precipitation line during the winter months.

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What does the x-axis of a climograph represent?

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The x-axis of a climograph usually represents the months of the year.

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What does the y-axis of a climograph represent?

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The y-axis of a climograph typically represents temperature and precipitation levels.

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Which side of Oregon receives more precipitation?

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The west side of Oregon receives more precipitation due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

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What type of climate is indicated by a climograph with a flat precipitation line?

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A flat precipitation line indicates a dry climate, such as a desert.

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How do you interpret temperature trends in a climograph?

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Temperature trends in a climograph are interpreted by observing the temperature line, which shows how temperatures change throughout the year.