2 types of climate Flashcards
1
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what are the 2 types of climate
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- polar tundra
2. tropical monsoon
2
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where is the tropical monsoon climate
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- around the equator
- 1/2 of the worlds population live in 21 Asian countries for example india and china
3
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what is the climate like in the tropical monsoon climate
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- monthly mean climate is above 18 degrees
- wet and dry seasons
- wet season=may -oct, when the land overheats from the sun, causing low pressure as air rises and brings heavy rain
- November= sun head south and sea gets hotter than the land
- winter= cold with dry winds
4
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human activities in the tropical monsoon climate
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tourism, farming and fishing
5
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dependence on the tropical monsoon climate
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- subsidence farmers survival depends on season nature due to rice
6
Q
what happens during a weak monsoon
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-crop failure and increased migration
7
Q
where is the polar tundra
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the north region for example Northern Russia and bourdering greenland
8
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what is the climate like in the polar tundra
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- lack of warm summers
- average temperature is less than -10 degrees, falling to -40 degrees
- sun shines for long in Winter
- permenantly frozen ground, permafrost
9
Q
what is the importance of the polar tundra
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not much due to a low population
10
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what human activities happen in the polar tundra
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- indigenous population, increased healthcare
- population is declining
