Wet and dry areas of the world Flashcards
1
Q
What does annual rainfall mean?
A
total amount of rain that falls in a year.
2
Q
what is rainfall measured in?
A
millimeters (mm)
3
Q
where would most of the rainfall commonly fall in the world?
A
Between the lines of latitude called Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
4
Q
Are very cold regions of the world wet or dry?
A
Dry
