World Climate and Climate Change

Question

Distinguish between Temperate marine climate and Temperate continental climate.

Answer

i. Temperate marine climate : It has mild winters and fairly warm summers throughout the year. The mean temperature in summer months ranges from 15°-20° and in winter 4°-10°C. The rainfall is experienced throughout the year. This type of climate is found on the western margins of continents of the temperate zone.

ii. Temperate continental climate: It is found in the interiors of the continents in middle latitudes. There are harsh winters and cool summers. Annual precipitations is low. This type of climate is found in North-eastern Asia, Eastern Canada and Eurasia.

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