PPT-Climate Regions and Human-Environment Interaction

Effects on Climate Weather changes in temperature wind air etc over a short period of time Climate weather patterns in a particular area over many years The suns rays do not hit the Earth evenly So air and water help distribute the suns heat over the entire world. Francisci. WG.2a. The . low. latitude climates are always . between. the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of . Capricorn. .. The climate is . tropical. , wet, hot and . humid. .. Low Latitude Climates. Climates. Describing Climates. There . are . three. major climate zones:. The planet can be divided into . climate. . zones. , regions that share similar weather conditions.. Tropical Zone. warm temperature which does not vary much throughout the year. A. Normal resident flora . (biota). 1. refers to a large array of microorganisms that favorably inhabit the human body in abundance. A) Total cells in human body = 10. 13. B) Total bacteria in the mouth = 10. Adapted from Ms. . Cleland. Fall . 2012. What is Geography?. ge·og·ra·phy. 1. . :. . a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface.  .  . Gregg . B. Walker, Ph.D. . Member, Faculties of Communication, Environmental Sciences, Forest Ecosystems & Society, Public Policy, and Water Resource Management Programs. Oregon State University, USA. and. Gene-environment correlation. Charlotte Huppertz. VU University . Medical Center Amsterdam. Netherlands Twin Register. Book recommendation. Chapter: “The interplay between genes and environment” . By Shannon Heffernan.. Question taken from: The Human . E. nvironment . E. lective . U. nit 5.. Planet and People, . S. econd . E. dition, Leaving . C. ertificate . G. eography. . Terms to know.. What is a Region?. Human-Environment Interaction: . The study of the interrelationship between people and their physical environment.. . By understanding how the Earth’s physical features and processes shape and are shaped by human activity, geographers help societies make informed decisions.. Climatology. is . the study of Earth’s climate and the factors that affect past, present, and future climatic changes.. Climate describes annual variations of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather factors.. Derwent Whittlesey. In 1936, Whittlesey identified 11 main agricultural regions, plus an area where agriculture was non-existent.. 5 in LDCs. 6 in MDCs. Pastoral Nomadism. LDC. Primarily the drylands of Southwest Asia & North Africa, Central Asia, and East Asia- . Where is South Carolina?. United States of America. Here we are! South Carolina borders the Atlantic Ocean.. Why is the state divided into regions?. South Carolina is divided into different regions or sections because different areas of the state are made up of specific . Being a Geographer means viewing the world through many lenses.. 6. th. Grade: Contemporary World Cultures. Transition from Elementary School to Middle School. Being a Geographer means viewing the world through many lenses.. Climatology. is . the study of Earth’s climate and the factors that affect past, present, and future climatic changes.. Climate describes annual variations of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather factors.. Department of Computer Science. Misr. International University. Lecture . 1. Introduction. Class Information (1/2). Lecturer: Dr. Mai . Elshehaly. . maya70@vt.edu. Teaching assistant/ Lab demonstrator: (TBD).