79 Questions
Which climate group is characterized by potential evaporation exceeding precipitation?
B - Dry Climate
In which climate group does the average temperature of the coldest month fall within the range of minus 3°C to 18°C?
C - Warm Temperate
Which climate group is characterized by an average temperature of the coldest month greater than 18°C and large annual rainfall?
A - Tropical
Which climate group is based on the distribution of vegetation and climate?
A - Tropical
Which climate group has an average temperature of the coldest month less than minus 3°C?
E - Polar
Which type of climate is characterized by warm summers with mild winters?
Humid subtropical climate
In which climate does the temperature range from 4°C to 10°C in winter and 15°C to 20°C in summer?
Marine west coast climate
Which type of climate is characterized by abundant rainfall throughout the year and uniformly high temperatures near the equator?
Tropical wet climate
In which type of climate does the wet season become shorter and the dry season longer, with severe drought?
Tropical wet and dry climate
Which type of climate is found around the Mediterranean Sea, with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters?
Mediterranean climate
In which type of climate does evaporation exceed precipitation, leading to constant water deficiency?
Dry arid climate
Which type of climate exists between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, with hot and humid conditions?
Tropical wet climate
In which type of climate does the winter become dry, with heavy rainfall mainly in summer?
Tropical monsoon climate
Which type of climate has a mean annual temperature greater than 18°C, with sparse grasslands due to slightly more rainfall?
Mid-latitude steppe
In which type of climate does the temperature remain low, with no true summer and perennial ice?
Polar ice cap
Which group covers latitudes from 15°-60°N and S of the equator, characterized by very low rainfall and constant water deficiency?
Group B – Dry Climate
Which group includes climates with warm summers, mild winters, and extends from 30°-50° of latitude mainly on the eastern and western margins of the continents?
Group C – Warm Temperature Climate
Which climate type occurs in the Northern Hemisphere between 40°- 70° north latitudes?
Cold Snow Forest Climate
What is the characteristic of the Cold climate with humid winters (Df) subtype?
Large annual temperature ranges
Where does the Cold climate with dry winters (Dw) mainly occur?
Northeastern Asia
What is a characteristic of Tundra climate (ET)?
Region of permafrost
Which greenhouse gas is mainly emitted from fossil fuel combustion?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What is the primary cause of global warming according to the text?
Increase in greenhouse gases
What is the process through which solar energy is absorbed by greenhouse gases instead of being reflected back into space?
Greenhouse effect
What is the main anthropogenic effect on the climate according to the text?
Increase in levels of greenhouse gases
What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol according to the text?
Reduce greenhouse gas concentration
What allows UV rays to pass through the troposphere according to the text?
Depletion of ozone concentration in the stratosphere
What international treaty aimed to reduce the onset of global warming?
The Kyoto Protocol
What gases were covered by the Kyoto Protocol?
All greenhouse gases
Which climate group is characterized by the average temperature of the coldest month being greater than minus 3°C but less than 18°C?
Warm Temperate (Group C)
In which climate group does potential evaporation exceed precipitation?
Dry Climate (Group B)
Which climate type is found around the Mediterranean Sea with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters?
Warm Temperate (Group C)
Which climate type has a mean annual temperature greater than 18°C, with sparse grasslands due to slightly more rainfall?
Dry Climate (Group B)
In which climate group does the average temperature of the coldest month fall within the range of minus 3°C to 18°C?
Warm Temperate (Group C)
Which group covers latitudes from 15°-60°N and S of the equator, characterized by very low rainfall and constant water deficiency?
Dry Climate (Group B)
In which climate group does the average temperature for all months fall below 10°C?
Cold Climate
Where does the Subtropical Steppe climate receive slightly more rainfall than the desert, sufficient enough for the growth of sparse grasslands?
Extending over latitudes from 15°- 60°N and S of the equator
In which type of climate does the wet season become shorter and the dry season longer, with severe drought?
Tropical wet and dry climate
What is the characteristic of the Cold snow forest climate (Df) subtype?
No dry season, severe winter
In which type of climate does the temperature remain low, with no true summer and perennial ice?
Cold snow forest climate
Which group covers latitudes from 15°-60°N and S of the equator, characterized by very low rainfall and constant water deficiency?
Dry Climate
What is the primary cause of global warming according to the text?
Increase in greenhouse gas levels
Which gas is mainly emitted from fossil fuel combustion?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What is a characteristic of Tundra climate (ET)?
Permanently frozen subsoil
Which climate group is characterized by potential evaporation exceeding precipitation?
Tropical Climate
In which type of climate does the temperature remain low, with no true summer and perennial ice?
Ice Cap Climate (EF)
Where does the Cold climate with dry winters (Dw) mainly occur?
Northeastern Asia
What gases were covered by the Kyoto Protocol?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄)
Which greenhouse gas reacts easily with other greenhouse gases and affects their concentration in the atmosphere?
Nitric oxide (NO)
In which type of climate does the winter become dry, with heavy rainfall mainly in summer?
Cold climate with dry winters (Dw)
Which gas is emitted into the atmosphere by natural activities such as wetlands and termites?
Methane (CH₄)
What allows UV rays to pass through the troposphere, reaching the earth's surface?
Ozone hole
Which climate group is characterized by the average temperature of the coldest month being greater than minus 3°C and less than 18°C?
Group C
In which type of climate does potential evaporation exceed precipitation, leading to constant water deficiency?
Dry climate (Group B)
What is a characteristic of Tundra climate (ET)?
Average temperature of coldest month less than minus 3°C
Which greenhouse gas reacts easily with other greenhouse gases and affects their concentration in the atmosphere?
Methane
In which climate group does the average temperature of the coldest month fall within the range of minus 3°C to 18°C?
Group C
Which type of climate has a mean annual temperature greater than 18°C, with sparse grasslands due to slightly more rainfall?
Subtropical Steppe climate (Group B)
Which gas is emitted into the atmosphere by natural activities such as wetlands and termites?
Methane (CH₄)
In which type of climate does the temperature remain low, with no true summer and perennial ice?
Polar climate
What is the primary cause of global warming according to the text?
Increase in levels of greenhouse gases
Where does the Cold climate with dry winters (Dw) mainly occur?
Northeastern Asia
What allows UV rays to pass through the troposphere according to the text?
Depletion of ozone concentration
Which type of climate is found around the Mediterranean Sea with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters?
Mediterranean Climate
What is a characteristic of Tundra climate (ET)?
Long duration of daylight during summer
What is the main anthropogenic effect on the climate according to the text?
Increase in levels of greenhouse gases
Which group includes climates with warm summers, mild winters, and extends from 30°-50° of latitude mainly on the eastern and western margins of the continents?
Group D – Cold Snow Forest Climate
Where does the Subtropical Steppe climate receive slightly more rainfall than the desert, sufficient enough for the growth of sparse grasslands?
Asia
In which climate type does the wet season become shorter and the dry season longer, with severe drought?
Tropical wet and dry climate (Aw)
Where does the Subtropical Steppe climate receive slightly more rainfall than the desert, sufficient enough for the growth of sparse grasslands?
Indian subcontinent
In which type of climate does the temperature remain low, with no true summer and perennial ice?
Tundra climate (ET)
Which gas is mainly emitted from fossil fuel combustion?
Carbon dioxide
In which climate group does potential evaporation exceed precipitation?
Group B – Dry Climate
Which type of climate has a mean annual temperature greater than 18°C, with sparse grasslands due to slightly more rainfall?
Subtropical Steppe (BSh)
In which type of climate does the winter become dry, with heavy rainfall mainly in summer?
Tropical monsoon climate (Am)
What is a characteristic of Tundra climate (ET)?
No true summer and perennial ice
Which group covers latitudes from 15°-60°N and S of the equator, characterized by very low rainfall and constant water deficiency?
Group B – Dry Climate
Which type of climate exists between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, with hot and humid conditions?
Tropical wet climate (Af)
In which type of climate does the temperature remain low, with no true summer and perennial ice?
Tundra climate (ET)
Study Notes
Climate Classification
- Climate groups are classified based on temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.
- The main climate groups are:
- Tropical (A)
- Desert (B)
- Temperate (C)
- Cold (D)
- Polar (E)
Tropical Climate (A)
- Average temperature of the coldest month is greater than 18°C.
- Large annual rainfall.
- Found near the equator.
Desert Climate (B)
- Potential evaporation exceeds precipitation.
- Very low rainfall and constant water deficiency.
- Covers latitudes from 15°-60°N and S of the equator.
Temperate Climate (C)
- Average temperature of the coldest month is between minus 3°C and 18°C.
- Warm summers with mild winters.
- Found between 30°-50° of latitude mainly on the eastern and western margins of the continents.
Cold Climate (D)
- Average temperature of the coldest month is less than minus 3°C.
- Subtypes include:
- Cold climate with humid winters (Df)
- Cold climate with dry winters (Dw)
Polar Climate (E)
- Temperature remains low, with no true summer and perennial ice.
- Found near the poles.
Other Climate Types
- Mediterranean Climate: hot dry summers and mild rainy winters.
- Subtropical Steppe Climate: sparse grasslands due to slightly more rainfall than the desert.
- Tundra Climate: low temperature, with no true summer and perennial ice.
- Savanna Climate: warm summers, mild winters, and abundant rainfall.
Global Warming
- Primary cause: increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Main anthropogenic effect: burning of fossil fuels.
- Kyoto Protocol: aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, and others.
- Process of global warming: greenhouse gases absorb solar energy, preventing it from being reflected back into space.
Test your knowledge of Wladimir Köppen's empirical classification scheme for climate, based on mean annual and monthly temperature and precipitation data. Explore the relationship between vegetation distribution and climate through this quiz.
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