Humid Subtropics And Tundra Compare And Contrast

There are very many types of climates throughout the world. Climate varies depending on the location on the globe. The Tundra and the Humid Subtropics have two very different climates. The Tundra is generally very cold. While the Humid Subtropics are generally much warmer. The Tundra is very cold. Tundra climate is usually found between the 60-75 degree latitude lines. Tundra climate is mainly found along the coast of the Arctic Ocean. Tundra is a transition climate between Ice Cap and Subarctic, similar to Semiarid being a transition between Arid and more humid climate. Winters are very harsh in Tundra climate. Winter months temperatures are usually between -18 and -50 degrees. "Summer" temperatures range from 35-50 degrees. These areas …show more content…
Indirect sunlight delivers light, but little heat. Even during the summer, Tundra mainly receives indirect sunlight, which is why temperatures rarely go above 50 degrees. Tundra climates receive low levels of precipitation. Between 5-15 inches of precipitation falls every year in Tundra climates, usually in the summer. The main animals found in Tundra climate are Polar Bears, Musk Ox, Arctic Fox, Snow Owl, reindeer, and lemmings. Many insects and birds also exist, especially during the summer. The Humid Subtropics are very warm. The Humid Subtropical climate is found on the east coast of continents between 20℉ and 40℉ north and south of the equator. The southeast United States is a good example of this climate. Florida has a Humid Subtropical climate. Temperatures usually stay high (above 70℉) throughout the year, but cool down for a few months, so there