temperate climate:
tropical climate:
adaptation:
topography
desert:
climate:
continental climate:
biome:
microclimate:
polar climate:
temperate climate:
hibernation:
rain shadow:
: physical features like mountains and lakes of an area
any structure or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment
state when an animal’s temperature drops and body processes slow in order to save energy
area that receives very little precipitation because of a nearby mountain range
climate found near the poles or at high altitudes at lower latitudes that have very cool summers, frigid winters, and low precipitation
very dry climate that receives less than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation each year
climate that has moderate temperatures
climate with mild/moderate temperatures
average weather of a place over many years
climate found near the equator that has warm temperatures year-round
major climate type and the organisms that live there
local climate that differs from the major climate type of the region where it is located
climate that has varying temperatures (hot summer/cold winters) and may be dry because it is inland and not affected by an ocean