How many types of climate are there? Detailed answer

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How many types of climate are there?

There are many different types of climate on Earth. By the way, climate is a combination of readings of temperature, humidity, wind and sunlight in a certain place for a certain period. The climates of the world can be classified according to the geographical latitude of a given area and the plants that grow there. Different types of plants require different amounts of moisture and heat for their growth. Therefore, the vegetation of a certain area tells us about the temperature and precipitation over a long period of time. Basically, there are five main types of climate, which are divided into many subtypes.

There are tropical, subtropical, mid-latitude, high-latitude and high-mountain climates. We find a tropical climate in areas between 30° north and 30° south latitude. Tropical rainforests (nearest the equator) are warm and humid all year round. In the tropical zone, there are: tropical humid continental climate; tropical savannas, where the climate is too dry for forests; tropical steppes (where it is still drier) and a tropical desert climate.

Subtropical climates prevail between 30 and 40 degrees north and south latitude. Here we meet the Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters; and a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, with sufficient rainfall in all seasons, which is favorable for the growth of forests. The mid-latitude climate is typical for the zone between 40 and 60 degrees north and south latitude. This includes the maritime climate of the west coast of North America; cool steppe and cool desert climates; humid continental climates, each characterized by different vegetation and varying amounts of rainfall.

High-latitude climates are characteristic of the zone from 60 degrees north and south latitude to the poles. It is very cold here in winter and cool in summer. On this territory there is a taiga climate region (where it is very cold in winter); tundra climate, on the territory of which only grasses, mosses and lichens can grow; and a polar climate where only huge glaciers exist. Alpine climate is typical for areas high in the mountains throughout the Earth, including the equator.

Author: Likum A.

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