Practice Continental (5.4.4) - Physical Geography - IB 10 Individuals & Societies (Geography)

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Question 1.
What distinguishes a continental climate?
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Think about the temperature differences throughout the year.
Question 2.
Name one region that has a continental climate.
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Consider areas with distinct seasons.
3Question 3.
What type of temperature variations are typical in a continental climate?
- Mild
- Extreme
- Equal
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Think about how summers and winters compare in these regions.
4Question 4.
Is precipitation generally higher in continental climates compared to maritime climates?
- True
- False
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Consider how bodies of water help retain moisture.
Question 5.
Imagine you are a city planner in a continental climate. What factors would you need to consider when planning infrastructure to account for seasonal temperature extremes?
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Think about how materials react in different climates.
Question 6.
Research and analyze how changing climate patterns might affect the characteristics of a continental climate region like the Midwest over the next 50 years.
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Consider historical trends and current scientific predictions.

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