Question

climate mapping skills-page 112

1. what type of climate is found along the equator?
2. what type of climate dominates the central region of asia?
3. asia’s main petroleum supply is found in which climate?(see page 11)
4. the capital city kabul is found in which type of climate?
5. russia is mainly which type of climate?
6. what are china’s two main climates?
7. what type of climate can be found along the himalayas?(refer to page 108)
8. what type of climate is found in the island nations?
9. vietnam, laos, cambodia, and thailand all experience which type of climate?(refer to page 109)
10. all of saudi arabia experiences which type of climate?(refer to page 109)

Explanation:

1. The equator receives consistent direct sunlight, creating year-round warm, wet conditions.
2. Central Asia is far from oceans, with low precipitation and extreme temperature swings.
3. Asia's major petroleum reserves are in arid, hot regions of the Middle East.
4. Kabul is in a high-elevation inland area with hot, dry summers and cold winters.
5. Most of Russia is in high northern latitudes with long, cold winters.
6. China has a vast territory, with two widespread climate types matching its geography.
7. The Himalayas have high elevation, leading to cold, alpine conditions.
8. Island nations near the equator/ tropics have warm, wet year-round or seasonal rain.
9. Mainland Southeast Asia has distinct wet and dry seasons, warm year-round.
10. Saudi Arabia is in a hot, arid desert zone with minimal rainfall.

Answer:

1. Tropical Rainforest Climate
2. Desert/Steppe (Continental Arid) Climate
3. Desert Climate
4. Highland (Semi-Arid Continental) Climate
5. Subarctic (Boreal) Climate
6. Humid Subtropical Climate and Temperate Continental Climate
7. Alpine (Highland) Climate
8. Tropical Rainforest or Tropical Monsoon Climate
9. Tropical Monsoon Climate
10. Hot Desert Climate