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What are the 3 types of climate zones?
Hot zones, temperate zones, and cold zones
Most of Europe is in which climate zone?
Temperate Zone
Jungle, savannah, and desert landscapes are found in this climate zone.
Hot climate zones
Deciduous forests, mediterranean forests, chinesse forests, coniferous forests, and meadows are found in this climate zone.
Temperate zone
Polar areas, Tundra, and High Mountains are found in this climate zone
The Cold Zone
Ocean or Atlantic Landscapes, Mediterranean Landscapes, and Continental Landscapes are found in this continent
Europe!
In locations like the Canary Islands, there are high temperatures and scarce, irregular rainfall. What type of climate is this?
Subtropical
In general, Spain has this type of warm and dry climate.
Mediterranean
It is important to protect landscapes because they form part of both our ___________ environment and ___________ heritage
Natural; Cultural
What factors affect a landscape?
Relief, vegetation, soil, fauna, and bodies of water
A humanized landscape is one that has changed over time due to ____________.
Human activity
Why is equatorial vegetation so lush?
The heat and humidity
True or False: The increase in in plantation farming has caused an increase in deforestation.
True
Why are there different layers of vegetation?
Due to the competition for light
How much of the earth's surface is arid land? a) 10% b) 25% c) 40% d) more than 40%
d) more than 40%
Why is the temperature range between day and night so great in desert climates?
Because there are no clouds
