Dry Climate Regions Flashcards
1
Q
What is Arid Climate?
A
Climate with less than 10 inches of annual precipitation. Most animals are nocturnal and there can be very rapid weather change. The soil is also bad for farming.
2
Q
What is Semi-Arid Climate (Steppe)?
A
Climate with 10 to 20 inches of annual precipitation. People and animals can survive, but the soil by itself is bad for farming.
3
Q
Temperatures in a desert tend to have ___.
A
Extreme daily change.
