Global Climates: Cold Climate Flashcards
1
Q
Where are cold climates found?
A
Close to the pole
2
Q
What are the cold climate zones?
A
Boreal and Tundra climates
3
Q
Where is the Boreal climate located?
A
Northern hemisphere between 55° north of the equator and the Arctic Circle
4
Q
Where is the Tundra climate located?
A
Around the poles
5
Q
How many seasons do these climate zones have?
A
2
6
Q
What is the average temperature of the Boreal climate?
A
Summer: 15-20 ℃
Winter: –15 ℃
7
Q
What is the average temperature of the Tundra?
A
Summer: 3-12 ℃
Winter: – 35 ℃
8
Q
What is the annual precipitation of the Boreal climate?
A
200 - 2,000 mm (mostly snow)
9
Q
What is the annual precipitation of the Tundra?
A
250 mm (mostly snow)
