Questions Flashcards
What are lines of latitude called
Parallel arcs
Lines of latitude are sometimes called
Meridians
What is the most important line of longitude
Greenwich Meridian
What does a world map show
Maps of worlds
Maps of continents
Local map
Maps of provinces
Maps of one country
Regional map
Parts of a continent
What does an equinox occur
On 21 March and 23 September
What is the equinox associated with
Spring and autumn
Where is a tropical climate located
Between the equator and 25° north and 25° south of the equator
Tropical temperatures
High temperatures
Tropical rainfall
2 000mm a year
Subtropical location
20° and 40° north and South of the equator
Subtropical temperature
Summer temp. 20°
Winter temp. 15°
Subtropical annual rainfall
1 400mm
Desert temperature
Day temperature. 50°C
Freezing at night
Desert rainfall
250mm
Semi desert temperature
High temp range between day and night
Semi desert rainfall
250mm and 500mm
Continental location
30° and 60° lines of latitude in northern hemisphere
Continental temperature
Summer temp. 20°C for 3 or 4 months
Winter temp 0°C
Continental rainfall
500mm and 1250 mm
Polar location
North and South poles
Polar temperature
Minus 40°C
Polar rainfall
Very little precipitation
Tundra location
60° and 75° north and south
Tundra temperature
Summer, 2°C and 12°C
Tundra rainfall
100mm and 400mm
High mountain
Similar to the polar and Tundra climates
High mountain temperature
Temperature low
Mediterranean climate temperature
Summer temp. 20°C
Winter 10°C and 15°C
Mediterranean rainfall
400mm and 600mm
