Humid Continental Flashcards
How many seasons does Humid Continental climate have?
Humid Continental climate is the only climate with 4 seasons.
Where is Humid Continental climate found?
It is found in he interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.
Similar to the Subarctic or Botral climate, Humid Continental has a _______ _________ of temperatures .
Wide range
What is the main reason for the temperatures of Humid Continental?
Latitude
Places that are 40 degrees away from the equator results in less direct sunlight and less warmth.
Do you know what the word Arid means?
It means Dry
It is not always humid in Humid Continental but has enough ________ to not be considered arid or semiarid.
Precipitation
How much rain falls in Humid Continental climate?
Between 20 and 50 inches
Give example of places in canada that have Humid Continental climate
Southern Ontario, inland New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
Describe the seasons of Humid Continental climate
Summer - warm and humid
Autumn - cool and dry
Winter - cold and harsh
Spring - warm and wet
Almost all regions with this climate experience snow. True or false?
True
Precipitation falls _____ throughout all 4 seasons.
Why is that?
Regularly
Because moisture is evaporated from he land at a slow regular pace.
