Climate Climatology is the study of Earths climate and factors
affecting it Climate describes long term variations in weather (30+
years)
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Latitude Areas near the equator get more direct heating Results
in some areas being colder and some being warmer Climate zones
based on temperature and precipitation
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Climatograph A climatograph shows the monthly average
temperature and precipitation for a particular area
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Climate Classification Koppen classification system Based on
vegetation and average monthly precipitation and temperature
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Tropical Climates Tropical climates have constant high
temperatures Some has up to 600 cm of rain each year Tropical rain
forests vegetation mT air masses South America, Indonesia
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Dry Climates Dry climates cover 30% of Earths land Influenced
by cT air masses Scarce vegetation High temperatures, low moisture
Sahara Desert
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Mild Climates Mild climates generally do not have a huge
temperature difference between their cold months and warm months
Winters are generally warmer Summers are generally cooler
Southeastern United States Italy
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Continental Climates Continental climates are relatively dry
with hot summers and cold winters Away from bodies of water Central
parts of Asia Canada
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Polar Climates Polar climates lie north of the continental
climates Known for constant cold temperatures Has low precipitation
Found near the poles and at high elevations North/South Pole Andes
Mountains