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Most of North America lies in the North Temperate Zone, between the Tropics (23.5 degrees north latitude) and the Arctic (66.5 degrees north latitude). Continents within the Temperate Zone experience wide variation in temperature from summer to winter, with extended periods of moderate temperature in between, which we call "spring" and "autumn". The division of the year into exactly four equal seasons is a Western cultural convention; it is not dictated by any specific weather, biological or astronomical events. (The identification of equinoxes and solstices as the "start" of each season is a very recent misconception propagated by television weather reporters in the United States and Canada).
The custom of four seasons dates back at least to Greek mythology. Other cultures living in temperate areas prefer six seasons. Botanists also can identify six seasons, based on the activity of plants.
So, North America has four seasons because it is in the North Temperate Zone and because of the European heritage of the dominant culture.
What else can I help you with?
How are North America and South America differ?
They have different season,They have different climates. There similar in size.
What are the climates for north America and south America?
there are different type of climate in north America. there are tropical summer, tropical desert, tropical Mediterranean, tropical arid and etc..
Does north America have tundra climates or steppe climates?
steppe
What kind of soil is in Flora of North America?
Flora is the vegetation of an area. Which would depend on the type of soil and climate. There is a huge range of different soils and climates in North America.
What accounts the difference in climates?
the north and south poles are accountable for different climates
What types of climates are found in North America?
mostly cold and rainy
What kind of environments can you find in North America?
North America has a range of climates, including desert, subtropical, temperate, coastal, subarctic, arctic, steppe, tundra, mountain, woodland, and grassland. In fact, the only climates NOT represented in North America (unless you count Hawaii) are tropical, and rain forest.
How are the different vegetation regions in Latin America shaped by their climates?
no
How did continental drift cause climates to change?
Take North America for instance. It was basically closer to the Equator then ever! Now it's drifted Northern and climates got colder.
Where does the fennel vegetable originate from?
you can grow it in north America and in hot yet moist climates
What was the greatest factors in shaping North America cultural groups?
The climates of their individual regions
Which 4 continents contain hot desert climates?
North America Australia Africa Asia
