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What does a yearly average temperature not indicate?
What does a yearly average temperature not indicate?
Where are the hottest places located according to the map?
Where are the hottest places located according to the map?
Which region has no real seasons?
Which region has no real seasons?
What is the average yearly temperature of the rainforest region?
What is the average yearly temperature of the rainforest region?
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How much rainfall does the rainforest region receive annually?
How much rainfall does the rainforest region receive annually?
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Where are rainforests located in relation to the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?
Where are rainforests located in relation to the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?
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What is a characteristic of rainforests' climate?
What is a characteristic of rainforests' climate?
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Where are the coldest places located according to the map?
Where are the coldest places located according to the map?
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What is the primary factor used to divide the world into climate regions?
What is the primary factor used to divide the world into climate regions?
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Where are more than half of the world's animals found?
Where are more than half of the world's animals found?
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What is a characteristic of the animals in rainforests?
What is a characteristic of the animals in rainforests?
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What distinguishes the rainforest region from other regions?
What distinguishes the rainforest region from other regions?
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What is the main human activity in the temperate coniferous forests?
What is the main human activity in the temperate coniferous forests?
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What is the primary reason for people leaving rural areas to move to urban areas in South Africa?
What is the primary reason for people leaving rural areas to move to urban areas in South Africa?
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Why do desert nomads cover their bodies in loose fitting clothes?
Why do desert nomads cover their bodies in loose fitting clothes?
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What is the primary activity of the Tuareg people when they travel in the desert?
What is the primary activity of the Tuareg people when they travel in the desert?
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What is the population density of grid square A2 if it contains 2 people?
What is the population density of grid square A2 if it contains 2 people?
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What is the main reason for the population shift from rural to urban areas in South Africa?
What is the main reason for the population shift from rural to urban areas in South Africa?
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What is the primary occupation of people living near areas with valuable minerals in South Africa?
What is the primary occupation of people living near areas with valuable minerals in South Africa?
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Why are large desert animals mostly nocturnal?
Why are large desert animals mostly nocturnal?
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What is the approximate population distribution in South Africa?
What is the approximate population distribution in South Africa?
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What is the primary reason for the development of Tokyo into a large city?
What is the primary reason for the development of Tokyo into a large city?
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What is the primary form of precipitation in temperate coniferous forests?
What is the primary form of precipitation in temperate coniferous forests?
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What is the approximate population distribution in South Africa?
What is the approximate population distribution in South Africa?
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Study Notes
Climate Regions
- A yearly average temperature does not indicate seasonal variations.
Hottest Places
- The hottest places are located near the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Rainforest Region
- The average yearly temperature of the rainforest region is high, with minimal seasonal variation.
- The rainforest region receives heavy rainfall, with over 2,000 mm annually.
- Rainforests are located near the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
- A characteristic of rainforests' climate is high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year.
Coldest Places
- The coldest places are located at high latitudes, near the North and South Poles.
Climate Regions
- The primary factor used to divide the world into climate regions is temperature.
Biodiversity
- More than half of the world's animals are found in rainforests.
- A characteristic of the animals in rainforests is their adaptation to the hot and humid climate.
Rainforest Characteristics
- What distinguishes the rainforest region from other regions is its high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year.
Temperate Coniferous Forests
- The main human activity in the temperate coniferous forests is logging.
Population Shift
- The primary reason for people leaving rural areas to move to urban areas in South Africa is better job opportunities.
Desert Nomads
- Desert nomads cover their bodies in loose-fitting clothes to protect themselves from the sun.
Tuareg People
- The primary activity of the Tuareg people when they travel in the desert is trade.
Population Density
- If a grid square contains 2 people, the population density is 2 people per square unit.
Rural-Urban Migration
- The main reason for the population shift from rural to urban areas in South Africa is better job opportunities.
Mineral-Rich Areas
- The primary occupation of people living near areas with valuable minerals in South Africa is mining.
Desert Animals
- Large desert animals are mostly nocturnal to avoid the heat of the day.
Population Distribution
- The approximate population distribution in South Africa is 60% urban and 40% rural.
Tokyo's Development
- The primary reason for the development of Tokyo into a large city is its proximity to the sea, facilitating trade.
Temperate Coniferous Forests
- The primary form of precipitation in temperate coniferous forests is snow.
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Test your knowledge of global climates with this quiz on hot and cold climates. Explore the distribution of average yearly temperatures and learn about the characteristics of tropical rainforests.
