hw: us states map due 8/16 - weebly
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HW: US States Map Due 8/16
Climate Zones
Biomes
• high temperatures and constant heavy annual precipitation
• (Rainforests)
• High temps and rain fall
• Distinct wet and dry seasons
• (Savannas)
Tropical Climate ZonesLocation
Humid Continental Climate
• Located in the interior of a continent
• Great extremes in temperatures
• Cold and snowy winters
• Hot and humid summers
Dry Climates
►Receive little or no precipitation
►Temperatures can be hot and/or cold
►Dry climates can be found at any latitude.
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Subarctic Climate• Very cold winters
with decent amount of precipitation
• Short mild summers
• Taiga
Tundra
• Long cold and dry winters, short cool summers
• Permafrost
Ice Cap Climate