Section I: Water Hydrosphere

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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section I Water (Hydrosphere)

• Definitions In the space provided, fill in the
  definition for each of the terms.

• Water vapor _____________________________________
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• Water cycle _____________________________________
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• Evaporation _____________________________________
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• Condensation ____________________________________
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• Precipitation ___________________________________
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• Glacier _________________________________________
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• Groundwater _____________________________________
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• Aquifer _________________________________________
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• Water table _____________________________________
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• Drainage basin __________________________________
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• Desalinization _________________________________
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section I Water (Hydrosphere)

• Graphic organizer Fill in the phases of the
  water cycle condensation, runoff, water vapor,
  rain, evaporation, ground water. (some terms
  maybe used more than once)

• Map skills Identify the oceans of the globe.
  (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern
  highlight the largest)

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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section I Water (Hydrosphere)

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

• Which form of air holds more moisture warm of
  cool? ____________________________________________
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• What percentage of the Earth is covered by
  water? Compare and contrast salt vs fresh water
  (percentages) and where is most of the fresh
  water located? ___________________________________
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• Compare and contrast the water that flows below
  the earths crust.
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• Explain why we should be careful of the
  pollutants we put in the soil. ___________________
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• Discuss the two (2) natural disasters of the
  hydrosphere.
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• Explain the desalinization process?
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• Fill in the chart below of the spheres?
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section II Climate

• Definitions In the space provided, fill in the
  definition for each of the terms.

• Weather _________________________________________
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• Climate _________________________________________
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• Temperature _____________________________________
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• Drought _________________________________________
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• Prevailing winds ________________________________
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• Winds ___________________________________________
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• Monsoon _________________________________________
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• Doldrums ________________________________________
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• Jet stream _____________________________________
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• Gulf stream _____________________________________
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• Greenhouse effect _______________________________
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section II Climate

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

• Describe the orographic effect. (precipitation,
  condensation, snowline, rain shadow, windward,
  leeward )
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Air flow
B
C
A.
E
F
D
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section II Climate

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

• Explain the impacts ocean currents have on
  weather and climate.
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• What are five (5) elements that effect our
  climate.
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• Discuss the wind patterns of the earth and
  explain why the winds change from day to night?
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• Compare and contrast El Nino and la Nina
• El Nino _________________________________________
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• La Nina _________________________________________
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D

• Label the Earths latitude regions.
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C
A
B
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Tropical Climates - Rain Forest
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Tropical Climates Savanna
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Dry Climate - Arid
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Dry Climate Semi Arid
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Middle Latitude Climates Humid Subtropical
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Middle Latitude Climates Humid Continental
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Middle Latitude Climates Marine West Coast
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

Middle Latitude Climates Mediterranean
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

High Latitude Climates Subarctic
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section III Climate Zones and Vegetation

• Recalling the facts Use the information in
  your textbook to answer the questions. Use
  additional sheets of paper if necessary.

High Latitude Climates Tundra
High Latitude Climates Ice Cap
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World Geography Unit 1 The World Chapter 2
Water, Climate and Vegetation
Section IV Environment and Society

• Definitions In the space provided, fill in the
  definition for each of the terms.

• Acid rain _______________________________________
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• Deforestation ___________________________________
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• Crop rotation ___________________________________
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• Conservation ____________________________________
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• Irrigation ______________________________________
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• Pesticides ______________________________________
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• Ecosystem _______________________________________
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• Why do farmers practice crop rotation?
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• Explain how and why should we manage our water
  consumption? _____________________________________
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• Discuss the impacts of human growth and
  expansion. _______________________________________
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