Question

Which type of climate is also known as a steppe climate, gets a small amount of precipitation (4 – 6 in. per year), and typically receives precipitation only during certain times of the year?
A.
mangrove
B.
highland
C.
semiarid
D.
rainforest

Answer 1

C. semiarid

A steppe climate is another name for a semiarid climate — low annual precipitation (about 4–6 inches/10–15 cm) and rainfall is often seasonal.