A Varied Climate and Vegetation

What is the range of climate in Latin America?

• From the humid Amazon basin to the dry deserts of northern Mexico and southern Chile.

• From the icy tundras of Antarctica to the tropical beaches of the Caribbean.

• From the temperate forests of Canada to the arid plains of Australia.

• From the monsoon regions of India to the savannas of Africa.

Which types of vegetation are found in Latin America?

What influences climate and vegetation in Latin America?

• The equator, elevation due to large mountain ranges, and ocean currents from Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

• Latitude and longitude only.

• Only the presence of rainforests.

• The proximity to the Arctic Circle.

Which of the following is not a type of vegetation found in Latin America?

• Rainforests

• Deserts

• Tundra mosses

• Savannas

What are the three different climate zones?

• Tropical Climate, Dry Climate, Mid-Latitude Climate

• Polar Climate, Temperate Climate, Continental Climate

• Arid Climate, Humid Climate, Subtropical Climate

• Equatorial Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Oceanic Climate

Which of the following is a subcategory of Tropical Climate?

• Humid Subtropical

• Semiarid

• Tropical Wet

• Marine West Coast

Which climate zone includes the Mediterranean climate?

• Tropical Climate

• Dry Climate

• Mid-Latitude Climate

• Polar Climate

What is a characteristic of the Tropical Wet climate?

• Low temperatures

• High temperatures and abundant rainfall

• Dry conditions

Where is the Tropical Wet climate typically found?

• In polar regions

• In desert areas

• In tropical rainforests

• In temperate zones

Where is the Tropical Wet and Dry climate primarily found?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Asia