SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
FOUNDING OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES
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Mild winters and hot summers
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Cold summers and moderate winters
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Moderate summers and cold winters
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -With the exception of southern Connecticut, most of New England has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.
Detailed explanation-2: -In this region, the winters are long, cold, and heavy snow is common (most locations in this region receive 60 to 120 inches or 1.52 to 3.05 metres of snow annually). The summer months are moderately warm, though summer in this region is rather short.
Detailed explanation-3: -The UK’s climate is maritime, moist and temperate, with a moderate annual temperature range. Average annual precipitation in the UK typically ranges from approximately 800 mm to 1, 400 mm.
Detailed explanation-4: -Moist continental mid-latitude climates have warm to cool summers and cold winters. The location of these climates is poleward of the “C” climates. The average temperature of the warmest month is greater than 50° F (10° C ), while the coldest month is less than-22°F (-30°C).
Detailed explanation-5: -Winter is here and you may be shocked if this is your first time experiencing this season in New England. As you probably know by now, winters in the Boston area are notoriously harsh. For most natives of this great city, the snow, ice and wind are just typical winter occurrences.