Match each word to its correct meaning.
1.
arid
2. climate
3. continental
4. desert
a region close to the equator that is
characterized by warm temperatures
year-round; also called tropical
a landscape that receives very little
precipitation
characterized by a large amount of
moisture in the air
a type of climate not influenced by
the oceans; occurs within the interiors of
continents
characterized by a season of wind
and heavy rain
type of climate where precipitation
is less than evaporation, which makes it
very dry
a description of an area's long-term
average temperature and precipitation
characteristics
5. equatorial
6. humid
7. monsoonal