low rates of evaporation(novanet/Gradpoint)
low rates of evaporation(novanet/Gradpoint)
Polar climates are characterized by very cold temperatures, with average temperatures below freezing for most of the year. They have long, dark winters and short, cool summers. Ice and snow cover much of the land in polar climates.
low rates of evaporation.
Two types of dry climates are arid climates, characterized by very low precipitation levels, and semi-arid climates, which receive slightly more precipitation than arid climates but still have limited water availability.
Tropical climates are characterized by high temperatures and humidity, with little variation throughout the year. They typically occur near the equator. Polar climates are characterized by cold temperatures and little precipitation, with long, dark winters and short, cool summers. They are located near the Earth's poles.
The opposite of tropical is temperate or cold. Tropical climates are characterized by high temperatures and humidity, while temperate climates have milder temperatures and distinct seasons.
A tropical climate is warm all year around, while a polar climate is cold all year around.
Some climates found in the US but not in Canada include desert climates (e.g. in Arizona and Nevada), tropical climates (e.g. in Hawaii and Florida), and subtropical climates (e.g. in parts of the southern US like Louisiana and Georgia). These climates are characterized by different temperature and precipitation patterns compared to Canada.
D climates, which are characterized by mild winters, are not found in the southern hemisphere because there is less landmass in the southern hemisphere to create the necessary conditions for these climates to exist. The lack of significant landmass at high latitudes in the southern hemisphere prevents the formation of D climates.
The wet and warm climates found on the edges of the tropics are typically tropical rainforest climates, characterized by high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year. These climates are found around the equator in regions such as the Amazon basin in South America and the Congo basin in Africa.
Sub humid tropical climates are characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Sub humid tropical climates get the most rainfall during their summer monsoon months.
Large areas with similar climates and ecosystems are called biomes. Biomes are characterized by distinct vegetation, weather patterns, and wildlife. Examples include deserts, rainforests, and tundras.