World Climate Regions Flashcards

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Climate region

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Is a group of places that have similar temperatures, precipitation levels, and changes in weather.

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Main idea of world climate regions

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Geographers identify climate regions to help them understand and catagorize life on Earth.

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The 5 regions

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    • dry climate
    • humid temperate climate
    • humid equatorial climates
    • tundra or ice climate
    • humid cold climate
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Dry climate

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Have little to no rain or snow and both hot temperature. Plant life includes shrubs and cacti.

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Humid temperate climate

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Have cool winters, warm summers, and ample rainfall. Plant life includes mixed forests with evergreens and leafy trees.

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Humid equatorial climates

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They have high temperatures and rainfall all or most of the year. Plant life includes tropical plants and rain forests or grassland with trees.

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Tundra or ice climate

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They have long, cold winters and shorts summers. Plant life includes mosses or no vegetation.

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Humid cold climates

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Have cold winter, warm summers, rain, and snow. Plant life includes evergreen or deciduous (leafy) forest.

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