Climograph Questions

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What is a climograph?

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A climograph is a graphical representation of the climate of a specific location, showing average temperature and precipitation over a period of time.

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Which side of Oregon receives more precipitation?

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West

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What does a high peak in a climograph indicate?

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A high peak in a climograph indicates a month with high precipitation.

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What does a low point in a climograph represent?

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A low point in a climograph represents a month with low precipitation.

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How can you determine the warmest month from a climograph?

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The warmest month can be determined by identifying the highest temperature point on the climograph.

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a climograph?

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The x-axis typically represents the months of the year.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a climograph?

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The y-axis represents the amount of precipitation (usually in mm) and temperature (usually in °C or °F).

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How do you identify the month with the coldest temperature on a climograph?

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The month with the coldest temperature is identified by the lowest temperature point on the graph.

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What does consistent temperature throughout the year in a climograph suggest?

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Consistent temperature suggests a stable climate with little variation in temperature across seasons.

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How much precipitation does this location get in August if the climograph shows 375 mm?

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375 mm.