Ch. 10 lesson 2 review

What are deciduous trees?

• Deciduous trees keep their leaves year-round.
• Deciduous trees are known for their evergreen foliage.
• Deciduous trees shed their leaves annually.
• Deciduous trees are a type of coniferous tree.

What are coniferous trees?

• Coniferous trees are trees that produce cones and have needle-like or scale-like leaves.
• Coniferous trees are trees that shed their leaves in winter.
• Coniferous trees are trees that grow in tropical regions.
• Coniferous trees are trees that produce flowers and have broad leaves.

What is the mistral?

• A tropical fruit native to Hawaii
• A type of cold front in Italy

• A climate zone in Spain

• A strong, cold, northwesterly wind in southern France

What are siroccos?

• Heavy, snowy winds originating in the Himalayas and blowing across the Indian Ocean into southern Europe.
• Hot, dry winds originating in the Sahara Desert and blowing across the Mediterranean Sea into southern Europe.
• Moderate, humid winds originating in the Amazon Rainforest and blowing across the Pacific Ocean into southern Europe.
• Cold, wet winds originating in the Arctic and blowing across the Atlantic Ocean into southern Europe.

Why does northwestern Europe have a mild climate?

• Warm North Atlantic Drift current brings warm water from the Gulf Stream.
• Underwater volcanic activity warming the region
• Strong polar ice caps reflecting heat
• Intense sunlight due to proximity to the equator

How do mountains affect southern Europe's Mediterranean climate zone?

• Mountains have no impact on the climate of southern Europe.
• Mountains increase rainfall and lower temperatures in the region.
• Mountains cause extreme weather conditions in southern Europe.
• Mountains block cold winds and moisture, creating a drier and warmer climate.

What types of vegetation grow in Europe's Mediterranean climate zone?

• low lying shrubs and grasses, olive trees, grapevines, and forests

• Banana trees, coconut palms, mango trees
• Maple trees, pine trees, oak trees
• Palm trees, bamboo, eucalyptus

What type of climate does Poland have?

• Tropical
• Arctic
• Desert
• Marine west coast and humid continental

What are features of a humid continental climate?

• Wet and Cold year around

• Cold all year around with little vegetation

• Mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees

• Hot dry with very little vegetation

What are Europe's three major climate zones?

• Tundra, Steppe, Savanna
• Tropical, Arid, Polar
• Desert, Rainforest, Grassland
• Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Continental