Cool Temperate Continental(Siberian) Climate Flashcards

1
Q

What is summer and winter temperature?
What is rainfall in the region?what is rainfall pattern?In which season rain max? Why?

A

10 to 18*C winter- below freezing -15 to -25
15-25 inches. Throughout year from convectional sources . Summer max

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2
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What is the name given to Siberian region of this climate?

A

South pole of earth

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3
Q

What is the difference between this and tundra region in respect to ice cover?

A

The ice cover in this region melts in summer while in tundra there are permanent ice sheets

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4
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What is the name given to northerly polor winds in
Canada
Eurasia

A

Blizzard
Buran

They decrease visibility and blow with high speed

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5
Q

Name animals captured for fur farming in america

A

Muskrat, ermine, mink, silver fox

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6
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Name animals captured for fur farming in eurasia

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Squirrels, otters, bears, sables, lynxes, martens, foxes

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7
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What is podozolized soil?

A

Infertile, acidic soil , minerals are leached

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