Social Studies Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Study Guide
1- Climate - the weather that a place has over a long period of time.
2- Ecosystem - all living things interacting and working together.
3- Elevation - the height of land above sea level.
4- Vegetation - kinds of plant life in an area.
5-Weather - the daily conditions outside.
6- There are 3 parts that make up the climate of a region:
Temperature
Precipitation
Wind
7- Temperature - is how hot or cold it is outside.
8- Precipitation - is the amount of rain or snow that falls.
9- There are 4 types of climates:
Tropical
Temperate
Desert
Arctic
10- Tropical Climates - are wet and hot most of the year.
11- Temperate Climates - are not as cold as arctic climates or as hot as tropical climates.
12- Desert Climates - have little to no rainfall. The temperature during the day can be hot while the temperature at night can be cold.
13- Arctic Climates - are cool or cold most of the year.
14- Most of the United States is in a temperate climate region.
15- Plants that grow in the desert in the Southwest region only need a small amount of water.
16- There are 4 main types of vegetation:
Forests
Grasslands
Tundra
Deserts
17- Grasslands - cover much of the United States. They have either tall or short grasses and prairie dogs live there.
18- Both tundra and desert vegetation are found in places that have dry climates.
19- The ground is frozen almost all year in the tundra, and there aren't any trees.
20- Forests need plenty of rain. Animals like bears and deer live there.
21- The climate of a region depends on its location. Places located closest to the equator are warmer because they get direct sunlight. Places that are far from the equator are colder because they get less direct sunlight.