Chapter 12 Section 2 – Flashcards
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Which climate zones produce the richest variety of vegetation?
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tropics
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How do the North Atlantic Drift and the prevailing westerlies affect Europe's climate?
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The prevailing westerlies blow west to east picking up warmth from this current and carry it over Europe. No large mountain ranges can block the winds so they are felt far inland. They carry moisture giving their region rainfall.
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Why is northern Scandinavia called the "land of the midnight sun"?
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In the winter the sun never rises and in the summer the sun never sets.
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