Koppen Geiger Climate System

What are the characteristics of the Tropical Rainforest Climate?

• High temperature, low humidity, and heavy snowfall throughout the year

• Low temperature, high humidity, and little to no rainfall throughout the year

• Low temperature, low humidity, and heavy rainfall throughout the year

• High temperature, high humidity, and heavy rainfall throughout the year

Which regions of the world experience Desert Climate?

• Greenland

• Antarctica

• Siberia

• Sahara Desert in Africa, Arabian Desert in the Middle East, Mojave Desert in North America, Atacama Desert in South America

What are the defining features of Temperate Climate?

• Moderate temperatures, distinct seasons, mix of rain and snowfall

• Extreme temperatures and constant rainfall

• Only hot and dry weather

• No change in weather throughout the year

What are the characteristics of Polar Climate?

• Moderate temperatures, long harsh winters, short cool summers, high precipitation, dense vegetation

• Mild temperatures, short mild winters, long hot summers, high precipitation, abundant vegetation

• Extremely cold temperatures, long harsh winters, short cool summers, low precipitation, little vegetation

• Hot temperatures, long harsh winters, heavy precipitation, dense vegetation

What are the typical features of Mediterranean Climate?

• Cold, wet summers and mild, dry winters

• Hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters

• Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters

• Moderate, rainy summers and extreme, snowy winters

What are the characteristics of Tundra Climate?

• Very low temperatures, short growing seasons, and little precipitation

• Moderate temperatures, moderate growing seasons, and moderate precipitation

• High temperatures, long growing seasons, and heavy precipitation

• Extremely high temperatures, year-round growing seasons, and heavy precipitation

What are the key features of Continental Climate?

• Extreme temperature fluctuations with no distinct seasons

• Tropical climate with high humidity and heavy precipitation

• Mild and consistent temperature throughout the year

• Large seasonal temperature differences, hot summers, cold winters, low humidity, and low precipitation

What are the average temperatures and precipitation levels in Tropical Rainforest Climate?

• 20°C to 34°C and 1,800 to 3,000 mm annually

• 15°C to 30°C and 2,000 to 3,500 mm annually

• 25°C to 40°C and 4,000 to 5,000 mm annually

• 10°C to 20°C and 500 to 800 mm annually

How do plants and animals adapt to Desert Climate?

• By growing wings and flying to a different climate

• By developing features such as deep roots, water storage tissues, and nocturnal behavior.

• By wearing sunscreen and sunglasses

• By hibernating during the day and only coming out at night

What are the main differences between Polar and Temperate Climates?

• Temperature range, precipitation, and vegetation

• Day length, humidity, and air pressure

• Population density, wind patterns, and altitude

• Ocean currents, soil composition, and animal species