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Grade 6 Geography: Climate Geography & Hazards
1.
the usual long-term pattern of temperature and precipitation in a place
2.
climate is long-term patterns; weather is short-term day-to-day conditions
3.
a broad region with similar long-term climate characteristics
4.
Answers vary: latitude, elevation, ocean currents, distance from ocean, prevailing winds
5.
places nearer the equator generally receive more direct sunlight year-round
6.
higher elevations are often cooler than nearby lowlands
7.
a climate-related event or condition that can harm people, crops, or infrastructure
8.
Answers vary: drought, heat wave, flood, hurricane/cyclone, wildfire weather, extreme storm
9.
long-term temperature and precipitation patterns
10.
climate = long-term; weather = short-term
11.
latitude/elevation/oceans/winds
12.
climate-related event/condition that can cause harm
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