How do we Classify Climates? Crash Course Geography

How do we Classify Climates? Crash Course Geography

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Geography, Science, Other, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the global significance of potatoes, their origin in the Andes, and their role in food security. It distinguishes between weather and climate, explaining how climate patterns affect agriculture. The concept of geo-literacy is introduced, highlighting how Andean farmers adapted to diverse climates. The Koppen climate classification system is discussed, showing how it helps understand global climate patterns and vegetation. The video emphasizes the adaptability of potatoes and the impact of human choices on the environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the potato first domesticated?

China

Andean Highlands

Ireland

France

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is NOT a top producer of potatoes today?

China

Ireland

India

United States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

Weather is long-term, climate is short-term

Weather is short-term, climate is long-term

Weather is predictable, climate is not

Weather is constant, climate changes daily

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the normal lapse rate in temperature as elevation increases?

7.5 degrees Celsius per 1000 meters

5 degrees Celsius per 1000 meters

10 degrees Celsius per 1000 meters

6.5 degrees Celsius per 1000 meters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is geo-literacy?

Understanding the world as a set of interconnected systems

The ability to read maps

Knowledge of global weather patterns

Skill in growing potatoes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the term 'Tierra Caliente'?

It is the highest point on a mountain

It is a desert region

It is a lowland zone of tropical rainforest

It refers to the coldest climate zone

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did ancient Andean farmers predict an El Niño year?

By using satellites

By measuring air pressure

By observing ocean currents

By the visibility of the Pleiades stars

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