Review for Physical Geography Test

Front

What are four elements that cause regional climate patterns?

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Latitude, altitude, ocean currents, and prevailing winds

Front

Most places near the __________ have warm climates.

Back

equator

Front

Areas with higher elevation in a region are usually __________.

Back

colder

Front

Savanna vegetation is:

Back

grassland with scattered trees and shrubs

Front

The three characteristics of climate are:

Back

temperature, precipitation, and wind

Front

The climate zone that receives the least amount of precipitation is: Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Temperate, Savanna

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Desert

Front

Monsoons usually occur in which area of the world? Options: Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, Central America, Southern Africa

Back

Southeast Asia

Front

Typhoons usually occur in which area of the world?

Back

Western Pacific Ocean

Front

The climates that usually occur in the high latitudes are:

Back

Tundra and Ice Cap

Front

The climates that usually occur in the low latitudes are:

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Tropical, arid, and semi-arid climates