tropical And Polar Climates Flashcards
What causes monsoon season in a tropical monsoon climate?
Seasonal reversing of winds causing changes to precipitation
What causes the dry phase in winter months in tropical monsoon climate?
Caused by winds from the land with drought light conditions
What is an example of human activity in tropical monsoon climate?
Rice farming in Mumbai, India
- Temperatures between 19 and 30° and annual rainfall is very high
How does rice grow in tropical monster climate?
Rice grows in Paddyfield, which are flooded with water irrigated from nearby rivers
- Cannot be exposed to cold conditions
What kind of winds cause the wet summer season in tropical monsoon climate?
Caused by winds from warm tropical oceans causing widespread rainfall
What are winters like in polar regions?
Prolonged harsh winters
How much rain is there in Polar regions?
Limited rainfall
What are summers like in Polar regions?
Cool summer
What’s the range in temperatures in Pola regions?
-30 and -10
However, greens living in polar regions
Evergreen is adapted to harsh conditions
- For once a year making soil acidic