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2. Mountains, Temperatures, and Rainfalla. Slopes of mountains facing sun heats

quickly.b. Higher up in mountains thin air cannot

hold heat, as a result mountain peaks are very cold.

c. As a result, some mountain tops are covered in snow.

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d. Mountains have a rain shadow, this blocks rain from reaching interior, or inside, areas. Pg. 59 for pice. Side of mountain facing wind is called windward side, it receives lots of rain.f. Side of mountain not facing wind is called leeward, it is cool and dry. (Moisture falls on windward side).g. Deserts can form on leeward side.

Climate Zonesa. Many parts of the world, even though very distant from one

another, share similar climate patterns.

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b. Climate zone: similar patterns of temperature and precipitation.

C. Climate Zones often share similar vegetation.d. Biomes: areas that plans and animals have

adapted to and live in. (pg. 60 chart)1. Major Climates

a. Scientists have identified five major climate zones: Tropical, Dry, Mid-latitude, High Latitude, and Highland (pg. 60 for chart).

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2. Urban Climatesa. Large cities show different climates from

surrounding areas, this is known as urban climate.b. Urban Climate: higher temperatures and

other differences due to more paved streets, stone buildings that soak in heat. Also little vegetation to cool areas.

c. Differences in urban/city climates can cause winds to blow in different, higher temperatures, and even more rainfall.