Global Climates: Cold Climate Flashcards

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1
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Where are cold climates found?

A

Close to the pole

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What are the cold climate zones?

A

Boreal and Tundra climates

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Where is the Boreal climate located?

A

Northern hemisphere between 55° north of the equator and the Arctic Circle

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Where is the Tundra climate located?

A

Around the poles

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How many seasons do these climate zones have?

A

2

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What is the average temperature of the Boreal climate?

A

Summer: 15-20 ℃
Winter: –15 ℃

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What is the average temperature of the Tundra?

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Summer: 3-12 ℃
Winter: – 35 ℃

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What is the annual precipitation of the Boreal climate?

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200 - 2,000 mm (mostly snow)

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What is the annual precipitation of the Tundra?

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250 mm (mostly snow)

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