Global Climates (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is climate?
What is climate?
Avg weather of large region over long time
Why are areas closer to the equator warmer?
Why are areas closer to the equator warmer?
They receive more direct sunlight
What characterises maritime climates?
What characterises maritime climates?
Cooler summers & milder winters
How does the sea heat up and cool down compared to land?
How does the sea heat up and cool down compared to land?
More slowly than land
What type of temperature range do continental climates experience?
What type of temperature range do continental climates experience?
Larger temperature range
What is Ireland's prevailing wind direction?
What is Ireland's prevailing wind direction?
Southwesterly
How many seasons does a Cool Temperate Oceanic climate have?
How many seasons does a Cool Temperate Oceanic climate have?
Four distinct seasons
What is the summer temperature range in a Cool Temperate Oceanic climate?
What is the summer temperature range in a Cool Temperate Oceanic climate?
15-17°C
What is the annual rainfall range in a Cool Temperate Oceanic climate?
What is the annual rainfall range in a Cool Temperate Oceanic climate?
800-2,000 mm
How many seasons does a Tundra climate have?
How many seasons does a Tundra climate have?
Two seasons
What is the average winter temperature in a Tundra climate?
What is the average winter temperature in a Tundra climate?
-35°C
How many seasons does an Equatorial climate have?
How many seasons does an Equatorial climate have?
Only one season