What explains the distribution of BS (steppe) climates? M23

The following questions are based on the diagram of the Köppen climate distribution on a hypothetical continent (Figure 23-2). It may also be helpful to compare the hypothetical continent with the map of actual climate distribution color Map T-29 in the back of the Lab Manual and Figure 23-3 showing the influence of the seasonal shifts of the ITCZ and subtropical highs along the west coasts of continents. In answering the questions, consider both the characteristics of a climate and the dominant controls producing that climate.


Less influence of subtropical highs, etc.; fringe of BW climate.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) Internal heat energy B) River flow C) Wind energy D) Solar energy E) Gravity

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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