How are climatic types usually classified?

• By the type of vegetation

• By the population density

• By different combinations of heat (temperature) and precipitation

• By the altitude of the region

Which of the following is NOT one of the major climatic types in our country?

• Temperate monsoon climate

• Desert climate

• Subtropical monsoon climate

• Mountain (highland) climate

How many major climatic types are there in our country?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What are the characteristics of a temperate monsoon climate?

• High temperature and abundant precipitation in summer, cold and dry in winter

• Dry and extreme continental climate with little rainfall

• Mild temperature with consistent rainfall throughout the year

• Hot and humid all year round

Where is the temperate monsoon climate mainly distributed?

• In regions west of the Daxingangling, Yin, Helan, Qilian, and Bayan Har mountain ranges

• Mainly in regions in eastern part of the country, north of the Qinling Mountains and Huai River

• In the southern regions near the equator

• In the polar regions

What is a key feature of the temperate continental climate?

• Consistent temperature and high rainfall

• Dry and extreme continental climate with little rainfall

• Hot and humid with frequent storms

• Mild winters and cool summers

Where is the temperate continental climate mainly found?

• In regions west of the Daxingangling, Yin, Helan, Qilian, and Bayan Har mountain ranges

• In the eastern coastal areas

• In the tropical rainforest regions

• In the desert areas

What is a characteristic of the subtropical monsoon climate?

• Cold winters and hot summers

• Warm winters and hot summers with four distinctive seasons

• High temperature throughout the year

• Long winters and short summers

Where is the subtropical monsoon climate mainly distributed?

• Northern coastal regions

• Regions south of the Qinling Mountains-Huaihe River demarcation

• Western desert areas

• Central highlands

What is a characteristic of the tropical monsoon climate?

• Cold winters and hot summers

• High temperature throughout the year with long summers and no/short winters

• Mild temperature with long winters

• Low precipitation in summer