A Varied Climate and Vegetation

What type of climate does Latin America have?

• Varied, from humid Amazon basin to dry deserts.

• Only tropical climate throughout.

• Only desert climate throughout.

• Only cold climate throughout.

Which of the following regions are included in Latin America?

• Rainforests

• Deserts

• Savannas

• All of the above

What types of vegetation can be found in Latin America?

• Dense rain forests, grasslands, desert scrubs, tundra mosses.

• Tropical savannas, boreal forests, alpine meadows, mangroves.

• Temperate deciduous forests, chaparral, taiga, steppe.

• Mediterranean woodlands, coniferous forests, wetlands, prairies.

What factors influence climate and vegetation in Latin America?

• Equator, elevation, mountain ranges, ocean currents.

• Latitude, population density, urbanization, technology.

• Political boundaries, language, culture, history.

• Economic policies, trade agreements, industrialization.

What are the three different climate zones?

• Tropical Climate, Dry Climate, Mid-Latitude Climate

• Polar Climate, Temperate Climate, Arid Climate

• Equatorial Climate, Subtropical Climate, Continental Climate

• Mediterranean Climate, Oceanic Climate, Highland 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

What is a characteristic of the Tropical Wet climate?

• Low temperatures

• High temperatures and abundant rainfall

• Dry conditions

• Snowfall

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