Climate matching

Question 1

The temperature decreases with the altitude and many high peaks are always covered in snow. These climates are usually wetter and windier than lowland regions.

Answer 1

Mountain

Question 2

This climate is hot and dry year round and usually receives less than 250 mm of rainfall each year. This climate is often found in the center of continents, far from the sea.

Answer 2

Desert

Question 3

This climate is found in areas such as the African savanna and lie between desert areas and tropical rainforests. The climate is hot all year round, but there is a distinct rainy season and dry season.

Answer 3

Tropical Grasslands

Question 4

This climate has warm summers and cool winters with year-round snow or rain. This area is characterized by deciduous trees, which lose their leaves during the winter.

Answer 4

Temperate Forest

Question 5

This climate zone lies south of the tundra stretching across much of northern Canada, Scandinavia and Russia. Temperatures fall below freezing for 4-6 months per year.

Answer 5

Boreal Forest

Question 6

This area is found in regions in Australia and California. It is characterized by hot, dry summers and cool wet winters.

Answer 6

Mediterranean

Question 7

This climate is found in regions close to the equator. Here, the climate is hot and wet all year, with temperatures remaining at around 28-32 degrees Celsius.

Answer 7

Tropical Rainforest.