Questions and Answers
What are the characteristics of a tropical climate?
Tropical wet, tropical wet and dry
What are the types of mild climates?
Mediterranean, Humid subtropical, Marine west coast
What are the types of dry climates?
Semiarid, arid
What are the types of continental climates?
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What are the types of polar climates?
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What is the Koppen climate classification system based on?
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What are microclimates?
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What causes seasons?
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What is an example of long-term climatic change?
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How does volcanic activity affect climate?
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What would be the effect on seasons if the Earth's orbit became more elliptical and the angle of the tilt of the Earth's axis increased?
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Study Notes
Climate Classifications
- Tropical climate: characterized by tropical wet and tropical wet and dry conditions
- Mild Climates: include Mediterranean, Humid subtropical, and Marine west coast climates
- Dry climates: include Semiarid, arid, and arid climates
- Continental Climates: include warm summer, cool summer, and subarctic climates
- Polar climates: include Tundra, Ice cap, and Highlands climates
Koppen Climate Classification System
- Based on average monthly values of temperature and precipitation
- Also considers types of trees and plants that grow in different climates
Microclimates
- Localized climates that differ from the main regional climate
- Example: a valley with a unique climate compared to the surrounding mountains
Climate Zones
- Continental zone: influenced by tropical, polar, and continental air masses
- Tropical zone: influenced by air masses from the south and west
- Polar zone: influenced by air masses from the north and east
Long-term Climatic Change
- Example: ice ages, where glaciers have advanced and retreated over the past 20 years
- Causes: changes in global temperatures, sea levels, and weather patterns
Seasons
- Short-term periods with specific weather conditions
- Caused by differences in daylight, temperature, and weather patterns
- Result from the Earth's tilt on its axis
Volcanic Activity and Climate
- Volcanic aerosols can remain suspended in the atmosphere for several years
- Block incoming solar radiation, lowering global temperatures
- Effects can be short-term or long-term climatic changes
Earth's Orbit and Tilt
- If the Earth's orbit became more elliptical, the tilt of its axis would increase
- Seasons would be warmer, with more tropical weather patterns
- Potential effects on global climate and weather patterns
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Explore essential climate types with these flashcards from Chapter 14. This quiz covers various climate classifications including tropical, mild, dry, continental, and polar climates. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of global climates.
