Colder Climates
What is a tundra climate?
Long freezing winters, cool short summers..
What is a humid continental climate?
Cold winters, warm summers.
What is humid subtropical climate?
Hot, humid summers, mild winters.
What defines a desert climate?
Very hot and dry. Less than 25cm of rain per year.
Where can tropical climates be found in the U.S.?
Souhtern Florida and Hawaii.
Describe the vegetation in tundra climates.
Treeless and small plants.
What crops are commonly grown in this region?
Grains
What crops can be grown in the Southeast U.S.?
Oranges, peanuts, and cotton.
Name a region with a semi-arid climate.
Graet Plains.
What is the climate like in southern Florida?
Warm all year-round resulting in wet and dry seasons.
What is permafrost?
Permanently frozen ground.
Describe the forest types in this climate.
Mixed forests (evergreen and deciduous).
Describe the Mediterranean climate.
Warm, sunny, and dry summers.
Mild rainy winters.
What plants are typical in desert areas?
Cactus and desert plants in places
Describe the conditions in Hawaii.
Hot and rainy all year round.
Describe the typical weather in northern Canada.
Freezing, long cold winters, shors/mild summers, snow, freezing rain.
How do the seasons differ in southern Canada?
Marine Coast Climate: Mild rainy winters and cool foggy summers.
What type of vegetation is found in this region?
Evergreen and broadleaf trees
What is the average rainfall in desert climates?
Less than 25cm per year.
How does the vegetation differ between southern Florida and Hawaii?
Southern Florida: Tall grasses and swamps
Hawaii:Rainfroests
What types of trees are found in subtropical climates?
Evergreen trees.
What are mixed forests?
Evergreen and Deciduous.
What are the characteristics of a semi-arid climate?
Little rainfall, short grasses and shrubs.
Describe the climate of the Mojave Desert.
Desert: Very hot and dry, less than 25cm of rain per year.
What are the characteristics of rainforests?
Hot, rainy all year-round and lush.