ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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Hot and dry climate
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Tropical and humid climate
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Seasonal climate
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Cold and dry climate
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most of Southwest Asia has an arid, or very dry, climate. Deserts cover most of the Arabian Peninsula and large parts of Iran. Temperatures can rise to 129°F (54°C).
Detailed explanation-2: -Southwest Asia is a region of diverse climates and is generally divided into three main climate types: arid, semiarid, and temperate.
Detailed explanation-3: -Much of Southwest Asia has an arid or a semiarid climate, with temperatures as high as 125°F during the day. Some of the region’s deserts are covered with sand, while others are rocky. Sometimes, an oasis in the desert can support a community of people. Deserts also cover much of Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
Detailed explanation-4: -Three climatic zones, however, characterize West Asia: a continental climate in the northern regions; a dry zone, except where northerly winds bring moisture to the mountains, to the south; and a Mediterranean climate along the western edges.