5 Questions
What does altitude refer to?
Distance above sea level
How is biodiversity defined?
The measure of the variety and number of organisms that live in an area
What is the main characteristic of a biome?
Major climate region with particular plant and animals
Why is climate different from weather?
Climate refers to the type of weather patterns over a long period, while weather is short term.
What happens to humidity and biodiversity when moving from the equator to the poles?
Both humidity and biodiversity decrease
Study Notes
Geography and Climate
- Altitude: Distance above sea level
Climate and Weather
- Climate: The type of weather patterns an area has, on average, over a long period of time
- Weather: Short-term atmospheric conditions (rains, temperature, etc.)
- Climate vs. Weather: Climate refers to long-term patterns, while weather refers to short-term conditions
Humidity and Atmospheric Conditions
- Relative Humidity: The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere relative to how much the air could hold at a certain temperature
Biomes and Biodiversity
- Biome: A major climate region with particular plant and animal species
- Biodiversity: The measure of the variety and number of organisms that live in an area
- Biome and Biodiversity relationship: As you move from the equator to the poles, humidity and biodiversity decrease
Latitude and Geography
- Latitude: Distance from the equator
- Ocean Currents: The east Atlantic current impacts the east coast of the USA
Test your knowledge of altitude, latitude, and climate concepts in geography. Match each definition to the correct term from the word bank provided. Perfect for 6th-grade students studying geography topics like biomes, biodiversity, and relative humidity.
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