{"id":182101,"date":"2025-01-13T10:21:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T10:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=182101"},"modified":"2025-01-13T10:21:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T10:21:05","slug":"for-each-of-the-following-six-locations-complete-the-climograph-using-the-average-monthly-temperature-temp-given-in-degrees-celsius-and-fahrenheit-and-the-average-monthly-precipitation-precp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/13\/for-each-of-the-following-six-locations-complete-the-climograph-using-the-average-monthly-temperature-temp-given-in-degrees-celsius-and-fahrenheit-and-the-average-monthly-precipitation-precp\/","title":{"rendered":"For each of the following six locations, complete the climograph using the average monthly temperature (“Temp”) given in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit and the average monthly precipitation (“Precp”) given in centimeters and inches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For each of the following six locations, complete the climograph using the average monthly temperature (“Temp”) given in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit and the average monthly precipitation (“Precp”) given in centimeters and inches. The average annual temperature and precipitation are provided for you. After completing the climographs, answer the questions at the end of Part I. You may plot data on the climographs using either S.I. or English (note that the English unit and S.I. unit scales on the climographs are not exactly equivalent). It may be helpful to locate each of these stations on a map (the latitude and longitude of each location is provided). No “H’ climates are given. Units plotted (circle): English \/ S.I. 3. New Orleans, Louisiana Units plotted (circle): English \/ S.I. Temperature (English \\& S.I. scales not exactly equivalent) Precipitation 4. Palau (Belau), Caroline Islands After completing the climographs, answer the following questions about each location. 1. Cuiab\u00e1, Brazil: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: 2. Kashi (Kashgar), China: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: 3. New Orleans, Louisiana: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: After completing the climographs, answer the following questions about each location. 1. Cuiab\u00e1, Brazil: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: 2. Kashi (Kashgar), China: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: 3. New Orleans, Louisiana: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: 4. Palau (Belau): a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: 5. Irkutsk, Siberia: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location: 6. Dublin, Ireland: a. K\u00f6ppen climate type: Letter code: Descriptive name: b. Dominant climate controls for this location:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the K\u00f6ppen climate types and dominant climate controls for each of the six locations based on the provided data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cuiab\u00e1, Brazil:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

a. K\u00f6ppen climate type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Letter code:<\/strong> Aw<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Descriptive name:<\/strong> Tropical Savanna Climate
    b. Dominant climate controls for this location:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tropical climate<\/strong> due to its location near the equator, resulting in high temperatures year-round. The wet season is influenced by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which causes high precipitation in the summer months. The dry season occurs when the subtropical high-pressure systems dominate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Kashi (Kashgar), China:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    a. K\u00f6ppen climate type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Letter code:<\/strong> BSk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Descriptive name:<\/strong> Semi-arid Climate
      b. Dominant climate controls for this location:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Latitude and location in a continental interior<\/strong> lead to large temperature ranges. The region is influenced by the Himalayas<\/strong>, blocking moist air from the south, resulting in limited precipitation. The temperature is hot in summer and cold in winter due to the altitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3. New Orleans, Louisiana:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      a. K\u00f6ppen climate type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      • Letter code:<\/strong> Am<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Descriptive name:<\/strong> Tropical Monsoon Climate
        b. Dominant climate controls for this location:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong> provides high humidity and precipitation. The region experiences a strong monsoon season with wet summers and mild winters. The position on the edge of the subtropical high-pressure zone also influences its mild winters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        4. Palau (Belau), Caroline Islands:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        a. K\u00f6ppen climate type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • Letter code:<\/strong> Af<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Descriptive name:<\/strong> Tropical Rainforest Climate
          b. Dominant climate controls for this location:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Equatorial location<\/strong> results in high temperatures year-round. Being surrounded by ocean, it has high humidity and consistent rainfall throughout the year. The prevailing winds are from the southeast, and the ITCZ ensures consistent precipitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          5. Irkutsk, Siberia:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          a. K\u00f6ppen climate type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • Letter code:<\/strong> Dfb<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Descriptive name:<\/strong> Humid Continental Climate (Warm Summer)
            b. Dominant climate controls for this location:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Latitude<\/strong> and distance from the ocean lead to a continental climate. Winters are long and cold due to its location far from the moderating influence of the sea. Summers are short but warm due to the continental effect, leading to large temperature variations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            6. Dublin, Ireland:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            a. K\u00f6ppen climate type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • Letter code:<\/strong> Cfb<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Descriptive name:<\/strong> Oceanic Climate
              b. Dominant climate controls for this location:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> provides a mild, temperate climate. The North Atlantic Drift<\/strong> moderates temperatures, resulting in mild winters and cool summers. Precipitation is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year due to prevailing westerly winds and oceanic influence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Conclusion:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              These K\u00f6ppen climate types are categorized based on temperature, precipitation, and dominant climatic factors like latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water. These factors collectively shape the characteristics of each location’s climate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              For each of the following six locations, complete the climograph using the average monthly temperature (“Temp”) given in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit and the average monthly precipitation (“Precp”) given in centimeters and inches. The average annual temperature and precipitation are provided for you. After completing the climographs, answer the questions at the end of Part […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-182101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=182101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182101\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=182101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=182101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=182101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}