Which climate is described as having four seasons and sufficient rainfall?

• A. Humid continental climate
• B. Prairie climates
• C. Subtropical climates
• D. Marine climate

Answer: (A)

Four distinct seasons with rainfall throughout the year point to a continental climate. This pattern shows hot summers and cold winters with precipitation that occurs in all seasons, supporting forested and agricultural areas inland from ocean influences. Humid continental climate fits this well because it features those strong seasonal temperature swings and year-round moisture.

Prairie climates, by contrast, are typically drier and don’t provide as much annual precipitation. Subtropical climates have hot summers and milder winters with a wetter period in the warm season, but they don’t exhibit the pronounced cold winters and four-season rhythm. Marine climates are moderated by nearby oceans, which produces milder temperature differences and more evenly distributed rainfall, not the clear four-season pattern.