1
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Winward
A
Faces the wind
Wet climate
Closest to water
Ex. Vancouver
2
Q
Leeward
A
Side is sheltered from land
Dry warm climate
Ex. praries
3
Q
Weather
A
Is a description of the conditions in the atmosphere at a time and place
4
Q
Climate
A
A description of the average weather conditions for a place taken over a period of time
Ex. Canada has cold winters
5
Q
Coniferous
A
Can withstand winter
6
Q
Deciduous
A
Cannot withstand winter
7
Q
Treeline
A
An invisible line where trees don’t grow because permafrost
8
Q
True soil
A
Is made up of minerals organic matter and air
9
Q
Natural vegetation
A
Plants that grow without human interference
Unit 2B Test Geography
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