Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of arid climates? A. temperatures that get colder as elevations rise higher B. short, cool summers and long, cold winters C. hot summers and cool winters D. hot summers and very cold winters

Answer 1

I would say the main charactersitic of arid climates like deserts from the selection is hot summers and cool winters because they usually are in a rain shadow so the skies are usually clear so clouds can't shield the ground from solar radiation and also at night and in the winter there is no cloud cover to insulate the environment so it gets cooler.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) Hot Summers and cool winters.

Hot Summers and cool winters are characteristic of arid climates.

Arid climate is a dry climate. Of all the Surface of the Earth, more than a third has an arid climate. The location of this type of climate on Earth is 30 degrees north and south of the Equator. The reason for this is global wind patterns.

Arid climates are also known as desert climates. In this type of area, there is little rainfall. During the winter months it has cool weather, meanwhile, in the summer, it has extreme heath. Athough it has extreme conditions, there exist plants and animal life. There are different types of cactus like Saguaro cactus and Aloe Vera. Among animals, there are desert foxes, serpents, camels and scorpions.