Which Climate Region Is Most Likely to Experience Winter Droughts

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which climate region is most likely to experience winter droughts?

• A)subarctic
• B)humid continental, hot summer
• C)humid continental, mild summer
• D)ice-sheet

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