Question

1. which of these is a characteristic of the continental climate?

a. no winter season
b. minimal rainfall
c. constant temperature throughout the year
d. large seasonal temperature variation

Explanation:

To determine the characteristic of Continental climate, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Continental climates have distinct winter seasons, so "No winter season" is incorrect.
• Option b: Continental climates can have moderate rainfall (not minimal, which is more typical of arid climates), so this is incorrect.
• Option c: Continental climates have significant seasonal temperature changes (not constant), so this is incorrect.
• Option d: Continental climates are known for large seasonal temperature variations (hot summers and cold winters), so this is correct.

Answer:

d. Large seasonal temperature variation