Travel- Unit 2 Global Destinations
Define Hemisphere
a half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator
Define Altitude
Height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
Define longtitude
Verticle lines that measure eastor west of equator.
Define Latitude
Horizontal lines that measure distance north or south of the equator
Name 4 of the worlds oceans.
1. Pacific Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Indian Ocean
4. Artic Ocean
Define the term weather
The state of the atmosphere at a particular place & time including tempreture, wind, humidity.
Define the term Monsoon
A season of heavy rain, typically during summers in hot asian countries.
Define the term Precipitation
Any liquid/ frozen water that forms in the atmosphere & falls back to the earth.
Define the term Hurricane
A storm with violent winds.
Define the term Climate.
Is a long term pattern of weathert in a particular area.
Define Tropical Climate
Hot and Humid, average tempreture abover 18 degrees.
Define Polar Climate
Tempretures below freezing, covered in snow.
Define Arid Climate.
Climate with lack of moisture, extremely dry.
Define Mountain Climate
Climate of high elavation.
Define Mediterranean Climate
Hot and dry in the summer
Mild and rainy in winter
Define Temperate Climate
Average yearly temperatures in these regions are not extreme, not burning hot nor freezing cold.
Temperate means moderate.
Define Flora
Plant life of a particular region, period of time.
Define Fauna
The animals of a particular region, period of time
Define Volcano.
An opening in the earths crust through which lava, gases erupt.
Define Aurora.
Brightly coloured bands of light
Define Geyser.
Rare hot spring which comes under pressure & erupts. Sends jets of hot water & steam into the air.
Define Natural Attractions.
An attraction that has been created by nature.
Examples of Natural Attractions.
1. Natural Parks
2. Rivers
3. Gardens
4. Lakes
Define Built Attractions
Places which have been built specifically to attract tourists.
Examples of Built Attractions.
1. Theme Parks
2. Musuems
3. Galleries
4. Heritage sights