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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the Global Climate System?
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the exchange of energy and moisture among the 5 spheres; extremely simple. and interactive unit; if a change occurs in one part of the system, the other parts will also change.
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What are the main two factors if climate?
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temperature and precipitation
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What climate classification system do we use?
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the Koppen Classification System.
created by Wladimir Koppen |
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Why do we use the Koppen Classification System?
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it uses easily obtained data, the criteria is not vague, it's easy to apply, and it decides the earth unto realistic relations.
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What is the temp. and precipitation of humid tropical (A) climates?
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temp.- warm; small temp. range throughout the year
precipitation- generally wet |
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What are some subclimates of climate A?
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Wet- precipitation all year; often has rainforests
Wet + Dry- wet season and dry season; often has savannahs |
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What is the temp. and precipitation if Dry (B) climates?
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temp.- warm or cold
precipitation- more evaporation than precipitation |
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What are some subclimates of Climate B?
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Arid/Desert- very dry/more dry than semi-arid.
Semi-arid/Steppe- less dry than arid; surrounds the arid regions. |
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What is the precipitation and temp. of Humid Mid-Latitude Climates with Mild Winters (C)?
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precipitation- humid (wet)
temp.- seasonal with Mild Winters |
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What are some subclimates of Climate C?
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Humid Subtropics- eastern side of continents; hot summer's; thunderstorms often; colder winters
Marine West Coast- western side of continents; mild winters, Cool summer's. Dry-Summer Subtropics- western side of continents; transitional climate; humid climate with lots of winter rainfall. |
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What are some subclimates if climate D?
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Humid Continental- central and eastern portions of continents; high annual temp. range.
Subarctic-largest temp. range among regions. |
