Climate Regions Flashcards
List six major climate regions
Tropical raining, dry, temperate marine, temperate continental, polar, Highlands
What are the two major factors that scientists use to classify climates
Temperature and precipitation
Is the following sentence true or false? Climate regions are marked by clear boundaries
False
What characteristics does a tropical wet climate have
It has heavy rainfall year-round, it is hot year-round, and rain forests grow in this type of climate
What characteristics does a tropical wet and dry climate have
It has a rainy season and a dry season, it is hot year-round, grasslands grow in this type of climate
Arid regions which get less than 25 centimeters of rain every year are also called
Deserts
Where are Arid climates in the United States
California, the great basin, and the southwest
Area that is dry but gets enough rain for for short grasses and low bushes to grow is called a
Steppe
The steppe region of the United States is the
Great Plains
What is a statement that describes the relationship between location and temperature of temperate marine climate in the United States
It is close to the ocean which causes it to be warm
What are characteristics about temperate continental climates
They have extremes of temperatures, they are found in the north eastern United States
Is the following sentence true or false? Humid continental climates receive Less precipitation in summer than in winter
False
What are summers and winters like in subarctic climates
Summers are short and cool and winters are long and bitterly cold
Is the following sentence true or false? The polar climate is the coldest climate region
True
The following statement true or false? Plants cannot grow in icecap climates
False
