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Tropical Wet and Tropical Wet
and Dry Zones
Hawaii has a tropical wet and dry climate. It is warm and sunny all
year long, with plenty of tropical rain in many parts of the islands.
Other parts of the islands are in rain shadows where there is not
much precipitation. The amount of rainfall allows different kinds
of vegetation to grow in wet and dry areas.
Climates vary widely across North America. Many states and
provinces have only one kind of climate throughout, such as
Michigan, Massachusetts, Alabama, and Nova Scotia. Others, such
as California and Quebec, have two or more climate zones. So when
you are asked what the weather will be like in California, you have
to know what part of the state, and what time of the year.
Thinking about Climate Regions
1.
Find where you live on the North American climate
map. How would you describe the climate in your
region?
2.
How does the climate in your region change from
season to season?
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