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Mediterranean And The Tundra Compare And Contrast

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Climates can be described as weather conditions that exist in over an extended period of time. The Mediterranean and the Tundra are two of many climates that exist all over the world. .The Mediterranean is located near the western side of continents, and the Tundra is found along the coast of the Arctic ocean. Among the two there are many similarities and differences. The Mediterranean doesn’t experience very harsh weather, therefore the climate is mild. There are only two seasons which are summer and winter. The seasonal changes that this area experiences are due to changes in ocean currents and water temperatures. Summers in the Mediterranean are dry and mild, and temperatures average above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are mild and wet, temperatures during this season are between 30 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Large bodies of water and ocean currents are what cause the Mediterranean climate. During the summer cold currents keep the climate mild and dry. In the winter warm water moves in and heats the land, but also causes rain. The Mediterranean is overall a dry climate because the majority of the rain falls …show more content…

In the summer snow and ice melt however, some permafrost still remains deep in the ground. The permafrost prevents snow and ice from absorbing into the ground, so as a result bogs and marshes form. Winter temperatures in the Tundra can get to as low as -18 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit. This polar climate experiences such harsh temperatures because of its high latitude and indirect sunlight. Summer temperatures are cool, average temperatures don’t go above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The tundra doesn’t receive very much rain, only about 5-15 inches per year. No trees grow in the tundra because of the permafrost found deep in the ground. However, animals who are able to survive the harsh climate are able to live here. These animals include polar bears, snow owls and

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