Climate Flashcard

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What is the average weather of a region over a long period of time called?

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Climate

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Which two countries are mentioned as transcontinental in the text? Options: China and India, Russia and Turkey, Japan and Korea, Iran and Iraq

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Russia and Turkey

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What is the purpose of the climate map of Asia?

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To show climate zones

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Which climate zone is likely to have the coldest temperatures? Tropical wet, Mediterranean, Tundra, Humid subtropical

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Tundra

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Which climates are closest to the northern and southern poles of Earth? Tropical climates, Mediterranean climates, Tundra climates, Arid climates

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Tundra climates

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What is a characteristic of subarctic climates?

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Short but cool summers and long cold winters

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Which climate has warm and dry summers and mild and rainy winters?

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Mediterranean climate

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What is a feature of tropical dry climates?

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A dry season that is cooler with less rain

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What is common in humid subtropical climates during the summer?

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Tropical storms

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Which climate is similar to arid climates but usually has more rain?

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Semi-arid climate