Continentality Flashcards
1
Q
What is continentality?
A
Differences in temperature and precipitation depending on how in-land you are
2
Q
What conditions do in-land areas have?
A
More extreme seasonal temperatures
Lower precipitation
3
Q
What conditions do coastal areas have?
A
Mild temperatures
High humidity
Higher precipitation
4
Q
Why does continentality occur?
A
The difference in heat capacity between land and water.
Water has a HIGHER heat capacity - it absorbs and releases heat more SLOWLY.
Land has a LOWER heat capacity - it absorbs and releases heat more QUICKLY.
