Formal Region (Define)

O usually has clear boundaries and a limited number of related characteristics such as
Latin America and Europe

O the topographical barrier that separates neighboring drainage basins

O any large area dominated by communities of trees

O an area of numerous fractures in the Earth's crust along which movement has
occurred

Humid continental climate is found in the interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.   40 degrees north of the equator means less direct sunlight and therefore less warmth.   this climate is mainly found in the northern hemisphere since there are no major landmasses in the southern hemisphere.  if you live in northern indiana, you know all about humid continental because that is the climate type you have!