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A region in China has steppes with very few trees. It receives a little more rain than arid desert climates receive. This region also has contrasting seasons with cold and hot temperatures. It is home to many grazing animals, such as deer.Which correctly lists the three factors that define this area as a semiarid climate?

A
receives little rain, has steppes with few trees, has hot and cold temperatures
B
is located in China, has hot and cold temperatures, has grazing animals
C
has steppes with few trees, has grazing animals, receives little rain
D
is located in China, has grazing animals, has hot and cold temperatures
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Which is one characteristic of polar climates that highland regions do not have?

A
a treelin
B
cold temperatures
C
very little precipitation
D
two seasons with temperature differences
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Which main climate features both humid subtropical climates as well as Mediterranean subclimates?

A
polar
B
highlands
C
tropical rainy
D
temperate marine
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Which is one climate that is characterized as having many trees?

A
dry
B
polar
C
highlands
D
tropical rainy
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Which is one feature of tropical wet-dry climates that tropical wet climates do not have?

A
savannas
B
rainforests
C
year-round rain
D
no change of seasons
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Which climate includes the coldest regions of the world?

A
dry
B
polar
C
tropical marine
D
temperate continental
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Which is one characteristic that temperate marine and temperate continental climates have in common?

A
mild winters
B
hot summers
C
many tall trees
D
moderate amounts of precipitation
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Which two climates feature a few, specialized plants that are suited to their harsh conditions?

A
dry and highlands
B
polar and dry
C
highlands and temperate marine
D
temperate marine and temperate continental
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Which characteristic do arid and polar regions share?

A
tall trees
B
few plants
C
a lot of precipitation
D
cool summers and cold winters
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A student moves from a region that has short, cool summers and very cold winters to a region that has hot and humid summers but short, cold winters.Both regions are located within which climate?

A
dry
B
highlands
C
temperate marine
D
temperate continental

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