1)Should people be more concerned about tornado warnings or tornado watches? A

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1)Should people be more concerned about tornado warnings or tornado watches? A. tornado watches

B. tornado warnings

C. both mean the same thing

 

 

2.Although climate can be discussed on a global scale, it is often preferable to discuss it at a smaller, regional scale. The Köppen classification is one way of discussing different climates. It breaks down climate into the following five general categories:

• Humid tropical—Humid tropical climates are consistently warm or hot. The temperatures are above 18°C (64°F) all year.
• Dry—Dry climates occur when water evaporation is greater than precipitation.
• Humid middle-latitude (mild winter)—These regions have mild winters, with temperatures only dipping slightly below freezing, or no lower than -3°C (27°F). They also have warm summers, with temperatures above 10°C (50°F).
• Humid middle-latitude (severe winter)—These regions also have warm summers characterized by temperatures above 10°C (50°F); however, the winters are more severe, with temperatures falling below -3°C (27°F).
• Polar—Polar climates are cold all year. Even in the warmest months, the temperatures are below 10°C (50°F).

Match the names of the five principal climate groups in the Köppen classification to their descriptions.

Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Note that some terms will not be used.

 

A. humid tropical

B. dry

C. humid middle-latitude (mild winter)

D. humid middle-latitude (severe winter)

E. polar

F. rainy

 

1. In a __________ climate, there is no winter, and the average temperature each month is above 18°C (64°F).
2. The __________ climate is characterized by a constant deficiency of water because more moisture is lost to evaporation than is gained through precipitation.
3. A coldest month with a temperature below 18°C (64°F) but above -3°C (27°F) is characteristic of a ____________ climate.
4. To be considered a ___________ climate, the coldest month would have an average temperature below -3°C (27°F) and above 10°C (50°F) in the warmest month. 
5. In __________ climates, the warmest month has a mean temperature at or below 10°C (50°F).