Climate Regions
What climate type is found in Southern Bulgaria?
Continental–Mediterranean
Name one physical factor that influences Bulgaria’s climate.
Mountains, sea, latitude, air masses
Has Bulgaria’s average temperature increased or decreased in recent decades?
Increased
What type of power plant emits a lot of CO₂ in Bulgaria?
Coal
Which climate region has the mildest winters?
Black Sea
What effect does altitude have on temperature?
It decreases.
What natural hazard has become more frequent?
Floods/droughts
What activity reduces Bulgaria’s forest cover?
Illegal logging/deforestation
Which region covers the Rila and Pirin mountains?
Mountainous
Which mountain range blocks warm Mediterranean air from reaching the north?
Stara Planina
Which sector is most affected by climate change?
Agriculture
What kind of climate effect happens in big cities?
Urban heat island
Which region acts as a “bridge” between north and south?
Transitional
How does the Black Sea affect coastal temperatures?
Moderates extremes
By how much could temps rise by 2100?
Up to ~4°C
Which valley is heavily used for agriculture?
Thracian Valley
Which region covers the Danube Plain?
Moderately Continental
What kind of air masses bring cold winters?
Continental
Name one way Bulgaria is adapting.
National Climate Strategy
How can people reduce climate impact?
Renewables, forest protection, sustainable farming