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Which term describes the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere?
What is the word for the number that is in the middle of the highest and lowest numbers?
What do people observe for 20 or 30 years before determining a place's climate?
Which two words describe temperature?
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What does the word 'canopy' refer to in the context of the rainforest?
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Which areas are typically hot, mild, and cold?
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What is the word for wet and sticky air that makes you feel uncomfortable?
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What is the word for a large area?
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What does the word 'vegetation' refer to?
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What are the two important parts of climate mentioned in the text?
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Which region is characterized by hot and humid weather, with no real seasons and thunderstorms almost every day?
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What is the average yearly temperature in the rainforest region?
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Which of the following is a consequence of rainforest destruction?
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What is the world's largest hot desert?
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How much rainfall do hot deserts receive per year on average?
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Which of the following is an adaptation of desert plants?
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Which animals are typically nocturnal in hot deserts?
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How many people live in the Sahara Desert?
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What do desert nomads do to adapt to the desert environment?
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What is one reason for deforestation in rainforests?
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Which type of trees are found in the temperate coniferous forests?
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What is the main human activity in the coniferous forests?
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What is the purpose of the thick tents used by the Tuareg people in the Sahara Desert?
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What happens to the Tuareg people's body when they are in the desert in their normal clothes?
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What valuable minerals can be found in the Sahara Desert?
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What is the primary source of water for desert settlements?
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What type of climate do temperate coniferous forests experience?
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What is the function of shade cloth in desert settlements?
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Why do coniferous trees have leaves shaped like needles?
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What are some adaptations of coniferous trees to survive in cold climates?
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Study Notes
Weather and Climate Concepts
- Day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere are referred to as weather.
- The median is the value that lies in the middle of the highest and lowest numbers in a dataset.
- Observations over 20 to 30 years help determine a place's climate.
- Temperature is described using the terms hot and cold.
Rainforest Characteristics
- The term canopy refers to the upper layer of the rainforest formed by the tops of trees, providing habitat and shelter for many species.
- Climates can be categorized as hot, mild, and cold.
- Humidity describes the wet and sticky air that causes discomfort.
General Terminology
- A region is defined as a large area with common characteristics.
- Vegetation refers to the plant life or plant communities in a certain area.
- Two important parts of climate are temperature and precipitation.
Rainforest and Desert Climates
- The tropical rainforest region is characterized by hot, humid weather with almost daily thunderstorms.
- Average yearly temperature in rainforest regions is typically around 20-30°C.
- Consequences of rainforest destruction include loss of biodiversity and disruption of climate patterns.
Desert Environment
- The Sahara Desert is recognized as the world's largest hot desert.
- Hot deserts receive an average of less than 250 mm of rainfall per year.
- Desert plants often have deep roots as an adaptation to access scarce water.
- Animals like foxes and rodents are typically nocturnal in hot desert environments.
Human Populations and Adaptations
- Approximately 2.5 million people live in the Sahara Desert.
- Desert nomads adapt by migrating to find resources and using traditional knowledge of the landscape.
- A primary reason for deforestation in rainforests is agriculture.
Forests and Human Interaction
- Coniferous trees typify temperate coniferous forests, noted for their needle-like leaves.
- Main human activity in coniferous forests is logging.
- Thick tents used by the Tuareg people provide protection from Sun and heat during the day, and insulation at night.
- In extreme heat, Tuareg people can experience dehydration due to their clothing.
- The Sahara contains valuable minerals such as gold and phosphates.
Water Resources and Adaptations
- The primary source of water for desert settlements is usually underground aquifers or oases.
- Temperate coniferous forests experience a temperate climate with seasonal changes.
- Shade cloth in desert settlements helps to reduce sun exposure and maintain cooler temperatures.
- Needle-like leaves of coniferous trees help reduce water loss and withstand heavy snowfall.
- Adaptations of coniferous trees for cold climates include thick bark and cone-shaped branches to shed snow.
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Test your knowledge of weather and climate with this quiz. Explore terms related to atmospheric conditions, temperature, climate determination, and rainforest features.
