Flashcards in Microthermal/ Humid Continental Deck (11):
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What are the two types of microthermal climates? How would you describe them?
1. Humid continental - hot/warm summer, cold winter
2. subartic - cool summer, very cold winter
2
What is the geography of subarctic climates compared to humid continental?
subarctic climate are at higher latitudes or in more continental locations than humid continental
3
Where are microthermal climates not found?
southern hemisphere.
4
What are characteristics of Humid Continental?
1. no dry season (thus humid)
2. at least one month below freezing but also hot summer (thus 'continental')
5
In Humid Continental Climates, what does most winter precipitation fall as? What happens to lakes?
Snow. and lakes commonly ice over.
6
What are the four major vegetation types in Humid Continental climates?
Grass, Broadleaf, Needleleaf, and Mixed Forest
7
What dominates the Humid Continental landscape?
Agriculture
8
What are humid continental climates known for?
Being the breadbaskets of the world
9
What are the major crops of Humid Continental climates?
Corn, soybeans, wheat, hay
10
Where do humid continental climate crops primarily go?
The go to feed livestock
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