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What are two examples of regions?
Language, government, or religion can define a region, as can forests, wildlife, or climate. Regions, large or small, are the basic units of geography. The Middle East is considered a political, environmental, and religious region that includes parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. The region is in a hot, dry climate.
What are some other regions?
The 8 Geographic Regions of the World
- Regions of the World.
- Africa.
- Asia.
- The Caribbean.
- Central America.
- Europe.
- North America.
- Oceania.
What are the climate regions of the world?
The 12 Climate Regions 1 Tropical wet 2 Tropical wet and dry 3 Semiarid 4 Desert (arid) 5 Mediterranean 6 Humid subtropical 7 Marine West Coast 8 Humid continental 9 Subarctic 10 Tundra 11 Icecap 12 Highland More
What are the different types of climate zones?
C: Temperate. In this zone, there are typically warm and humid summers with thunderstorms and mild winters. D. Continental. These regions have warm to cool summers and very cold winters. In the winter, this zone can experience snowstorms, strong winds, and very cold temperatures—sometimes falling below -22°F (-30°C)!
Why are there different types of climates on Earth?
And as you probably already know, there are lots of different types of climates on Earth. For example, hot regions are normally closest to the equator. The climate is hotter there because the Sun’s light is most directly overhead at the equator. And the North and South Poles are cold because the Sun’s light and heat are least direct there.
Which is an example of a tropical wet climate?
Some tropical wet climates are wet throughout the year. Others experience more rainfall during the summer or winter, but they never have especially dry seasons. The U.S. state of Hawaii; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Belém, Brazil, are examples of areas with tropical wet climates.