SSC
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Climate of a continent
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A country in the continent
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An area which is landlocked
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An ares close to the sea
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Detailed explanation-1: -Continental climates occur mostly in the Northern Hemisphere due to the large landmasses found there. Most of northern and northeastern China, eastern and southeastern Europe, Western and north western Iran, central and southeastern Canada, and the central and northeastern United States have this type of climate.
Detailed explanation-2: -An example of a continental climate is the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis experiences hot summers and very cold winters due to its central location in the United States.
Detailed explanation-3: -A maritime climate is influenced by a nearby ocean. A continental climate is influenced by nearby land. The temperature of offshore currents affect nearby land areas. A maritime climate is less extreme than a continental climate, because the ocean moderates temperatures.